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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.12, 1,124.04 and 364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.12, 1,124.04 and 364.40 is: 546.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.12 : 1,124.04 = 364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.12/1,124.04 = 364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.12x = 1,124.04 × 364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.12x = 409,600.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,600.18/749.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.78

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