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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.47, 1,125.78 and 288.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.47, 1,125.78 and 288.63 is: 432.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.47 : 1,125.78 = 288.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.47/1,125.78 = 288.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.47x = 1,125.78 × 288.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.47x = 324,933.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,933.88/750.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.97

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