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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.39, 1,125.41 and 288.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.39, 1,125.41 and 288.39 is: 432.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.39 : 1,125.41 = 288.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.39/1,125.41 = 288.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.39x = 1,125.41 × 288.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.39x = 324,556.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,556.99/750.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.52

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