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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.84, 1,125.24 and 364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.84, 1,125.24 and 364.88 is: 547.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.84 : 1,125.24 = 364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.84/1,125.24 = 364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.84x = 1,125.24 × 364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.84x = 410,577.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,577.57/749.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.55

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