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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.09, 1,124.12 and 364.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.09, 1,124.12 and 364.13 is: 546.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.09 : 1,124.12 = 364.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.09/1,124.12 = 364.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.09x = 1,124.12 × 364.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.09x = 409,323.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,323.99/749.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.43

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