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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.89, 1,124.88 and 365.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.89, 1,124.88 and 365.14 is: 547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.89 : 1,124.88 = 365.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.89/1,124.88 = 365.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.89x = 1,124.88 × 365.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.89x = 410,738.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,738.68/749.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.73

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