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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.51, 1,137.14 and 289.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.51, 1,137.14 and 289.72 is: 434.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.51 : 1,137.14 = 289.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.51/1,137.14 = 289.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.51x = 1,137.14 × 289.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.51x = 329,452.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,452.20/758.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.34

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