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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.01, 1,123.03 and 359.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.01, 1,123.03 and 359.00 is: 538.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.01 : 1,123.03 = 359.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.01/1,123.03 = 359.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.01x = 1,123.03 × 359.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.01x = 403,170.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,170.58/749.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.27

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