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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.01, 1,126.55 and 288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.01, 1,126.55 and 288.72 is: 433.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.01 : 1,126.55 = 288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.01/1,126.55 = 288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.01x = 1,126.55 × 288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.01x = 325,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,258.24/751.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.10

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