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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.69, 1,133.00 and 287.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.69, 1,133.00 and 287.09 is: 430.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.69 : 1,133.00 = 287.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.69/1,133.00 = 287.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.69x = 1,133.00 × 287.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.69x = 325,265.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,265.87/755.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.43

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