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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.20, 1,127.10 and 288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.20, 1,127.10 and 288.96 is: 433.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.20 : 1,127.10 = 288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.20/1,127.10 = 288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.20x = 1,127.10 × 288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.20x = 325,686.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,686.82/751.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.56

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