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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.16, 1,126.32 and 288.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.16, 1,126.32 and 288.84 is: 433.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.16 : 1,126.32 = 288.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.16/1,126.32 = 288.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.16x = 1,126.32 × 288.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.16x = 325,326.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,326.27/751.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.10

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