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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.49, 1,125.93 and 288.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.49, 1,125.93 and 288.22 is: 432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.49 : 1,125.93 = 288.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.49/1,125.93 = 288.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.49x = 1,125.93 × 288.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.49x = 324,515.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,515.07/750.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.40

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