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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.80, 1,125.04 and 287.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.80, 1,125.04 and 287.42 is: 431.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.80 : 1,125.04 = 287.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.80/1,125.04 = 287.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.80x = 1,125.04 × 287.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.80x = 323,359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,359.00/749.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.26

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