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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.93, 1,126.44 and 288.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.93, 1,126.44 and 288.42 is: 432.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.93 : 1,126.44 = 288.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.93/1,126.44 = 288.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.93x = 1,126.44 × 288.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.93x = 324,887.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,887.82/750.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.65

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