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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.14, 1,126.08 and 288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.14, 1,126.08 and 288.72 is: 432.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.14 : 1,126.08 = 288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.14/1,126.08 = 288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.14x = 1,126.08 × 288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.14x = 325,121.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,121.82/751.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.84

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