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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.70, 1,125.88 and 288.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.70, 1,125.88 and 288.35 is: 432.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.70 : 1,125.88 = 288.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.70/1,125.88 = 288.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.70x = 1,125.88 × 288.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.70x = 324,651.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,651.01/750.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.46

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