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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.02, 1,126.32 and 288.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.02, 1,126.32 and 288.62 is: 432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.02 : 1,126.32 = 288.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.02/1,126.32 = 288.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.02x = 1,126.32 × 288.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.02x = 325,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,078.48/751.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.85

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