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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.48, 1,123.77 and 359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.48, 1,123.77 and 359.60 is: 539.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.48 : 1,123.77 = 359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.48/1,123.77 = 359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.48x = 1,123.77 × 359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.48x = 404,107.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,107.69/749.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.18

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