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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.14, 1,122.99 and 364.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.14, 1,122.99 and 364.18 is: 545.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.14 : 1,122.99 = 364.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.14/1,122.99 = 364.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.14x = 1,122.99 × 364.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.14x = 408,970.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,970.50/749.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.92

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