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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.50, 1,134.42 and 287.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.50, 1,134.42 and 287.89 is: 431.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.50 : 1,134.42 = 287.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.50/1,134.42 = 287.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.50x = 1,134.42 × 287.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.50x = 326,585.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,585.34/756.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.71

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