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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.16, 1,136.94 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.16, 1,136.94 and 289.56 is: 434.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.16 : 1,136.94 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.16/1,136.94 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.16x = 1,136.94 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.16x = 329,212.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,212.35/758.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.23

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