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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.58, 1,124.37 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.58, 1,124.37 and 364.50 is: 546.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.58 : 1,124.37 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.58/1,124.37 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.58x = 1,124.37 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.58x = 409,832.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,832.87/749.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.75

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