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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750, 1,125.30 and 287.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750, 1,125.30 and 287.90 is: 431.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750 : 1,125.30 = 287.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750/1,125.30 = 287.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750x = 1,125.30 × 287.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750x = 323,973.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,973.87/750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.97

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