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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.43, 1,124.88 and 288.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.43, 1,124.88 and 288.09 is: 431.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.43 : 1,124.88 = 288.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.43/1,124.88 = 288.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.43x = 1,124.88 × 288.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.43x = 324,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,066.68/750.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.84

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