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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.40, 1,123.82 and 364.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.40, 1,123.82 and 364.36 is: 546.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.40 : 1,123.82 = 364.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.40/1,123.82 = 364.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.40x = 1,123.82 × 364.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.40x = 409,475.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,475.06/749.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.40

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