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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.19, 1,125.51 and 287.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.19, 1,125.51 and 287.98 is: 432.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.19 : 1,125.51 = 287.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.19/1,125.51 = 287.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.19x = 1,125.51 × 287.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.19x = 324,124.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,124.37/750.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.06

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