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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.85, 1,125.05 and 360.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.85, 1,125.05 and 360.01 is: 540.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.85 : 1,125.05 = 360.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.85/1,125.05 = 360.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.85x = 1,125.05 × 360.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.85x = 405,029.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,029.25/749.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.15

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