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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.15, 1,125.50 and 288.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.15, 1,125.50 and 288.09 is: 432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.15 : 1,125.50 = 288.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.15/1,125.50 = 288.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.15x = 1,125.50 × 288.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.15x = 324,243.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,243.85/750.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.24

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