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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.37, 1,123.79 and 359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.37, 1,123.79 and 359.36 is: 538.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.37 : 1,123.79 = 359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.37/1,123.79 = 359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.37x = 1,123.79 × 359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.37x = 403,845.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,845.17/749.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.91

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