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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.21, 1,124.79 and 287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.21, 1,124.79 and 287.60 is: 431.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.21 : 1,124.79 = 287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.21/1,124.79 = 287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.21x = 1,124.79 × 287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.21x = 323,488.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,488.17/750.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.20

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