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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.26, 1,125.09 and 288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.26, 1,125.09 and 288.06 is: 431.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.26 : 1,125.09 = 288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.26/1,125.09 = 288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.26x = 1,125.09 × 288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.26x = 324,089.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,089.21/750.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.97

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