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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.03, 1,126.26 and 288.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.03, 1,126.26 and 288.56 is: 432.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.03 : 1,126.26 = 288.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.03/1,126.26 = 288.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.03x = 1,126.26 × 288.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.03x = 324,996.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,996.40/751.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.74

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