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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.63, 1,125.67 and 288.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.63, 1,125.67 and 288.39 is: 432.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.63 : 1,125.67 = 288.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.63/1,125.67 = 288.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.63x = 1,125.67 × 288.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.63x = 324,631.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,631.97/750.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.48

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