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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.02, 1,125.11 and 288.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.02, 1,125.11 and 288.19 is: 432.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.02 : 1,125.11 = 288.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.02/1,125.11 = 288.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.02x = 1,125.11 × 288.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.02x = 324,245.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,245.45/750.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.32

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