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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.03, 1,123.04 and 358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.03, 1,123.04 and 358.52 is: 537.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.03 : 1,123.04 = 358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.03/1,123.04 = 358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.03x = 1,123.04 × 358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.03x = 402,624.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,624.89/749.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.53

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