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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.19, 1,126.35 and 288.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.19, 1,126.35 and 288.89 is: 433.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.19 : 1,126.35 = 288.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.19/1,126.35 = 288.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.19x = 1,126.35 × 288.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.19x = 325,385.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,385.62/751.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.16

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