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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.26, 1,131.09 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.26, 1,131.09 and 291.74 is: 437.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.26 : 1,131.09 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.26/1,131.09 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.26x = 1,131.09 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.26x = 329,978.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,978.54/754.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.49

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