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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.88, 1,124.88 and 365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.88, 1,124.88 and 365.12 is: 547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.88 : 1,124.88 = 365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.88/1,124.88 = 365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.88x = 1,124.88 × 365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.88x = 410,716.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,716.19/749.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.71

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