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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.47, 1,125.43 and 288.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.47, 1,125.43 and 288.01 is: 431.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.47 : 1,125.43 = 288.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.47/1,125.43 = 288.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.47x = 1,125.43 × 288.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.47x = 324,129.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,129.45/750.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.90

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