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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.52, 1,125.86 and 288.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.52, 1,125.86 and 288.69 is: 433.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.52 : 1,125.86 = 288.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.52/1,125.86 = 288.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.52x = 1,125.86 × 288.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.52x = 325,024.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,024.52/750.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.07

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