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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.64, 1,123.74 and 364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.64, 1,123.74 and 364.68 is: 546.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.64 : 1,123.74 = 364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.64/1,123.74 = 364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.64x = 1,123.74 × 364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.64x = 409,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,805.50/749.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.67

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