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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.36, 1,126.78 and 288.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.36, 1,126.78 and 288.90 is: 433.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.36 : 1,126.78 = 288.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.36/1,126.78 = 288.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.36x = 1,126.78 × 288.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.36x = 325,526.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,526.74/751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.25

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