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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.57, 1,126.04 and 288.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.57, 1,126.04 and 288.33 is: 432.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.57 : 1,126.04 = 288.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.57/1,126.04 = 288.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.57x = 1,126.04 × 288.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.57x = 324,669.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,669.67/750.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.56

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