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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.22, 1,124.10 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.22, 1,124.10 and 364.20 is: 546.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.22 : 1,124.10 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.22/1,124.10 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.22x = 1,124.10 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.22x = 409,397.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,397.22/749.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.43

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