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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.28, 1,124.16 and 364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.28, 1,124.16 and 364.56 is: 546.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.28 : 1,124.16 = 364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.28/1,124.16 = 364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.28x = 1,124.16 × 364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.28x = 409,823.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,823.77/749.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.96

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