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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.26, 1,125.45 and 288.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.26, 1,125.45 and 288.02 is: 432.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.26 : 1,125.45 = 288.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.26/1,125.45 = 288.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.26x = 1,125.45 × 288.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.26x = 324,152.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,152.11/750.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.05

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