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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.78, 1,126.26 and 288.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.78, 1,126.26 and 288.45 is: 432.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.78 : 1,126.26 = 288.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.78/1,126.26 = 288.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.78x = 1,126.26 × 288.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.78x = 324,869.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,869.70/750.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.71

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