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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.03, 1,127.09 and 288.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.03, 1,127.09 and 288.93 is: 433.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.03 : 1,127.09 = 288.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.03/1,127.09 = 288.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.03x = 1,127.09 × 288.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.03x = 325,650.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,650.11/751.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.60

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