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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.74, 1,124.10 and 359.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.74, 1,124.10 and 359.80 is: 539.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.74 : 1,124.10 = 359.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.74/1,124.10 = 359.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.74x = 1,124.10 × 359.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.74x = 404,451.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,451.18/749.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.46

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