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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.52, 1,124.46 and 364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.52, 1,124.46 and 364.68 is: 547.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.52 : 1,124.46 = 364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.52/1,124.46 = 364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.52x = 1,124.46 × 364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.52x = 410,068.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,068.07/749.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.11

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