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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.06, 1,124.82 and 360.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.06, 1,124.82 and 360.05 is: 539.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.06 : 1,124.82 = 360.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.06/1,124.82 = 360.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.06x = 1,124.82 × 360.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.06x = 404,985.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,985.82/750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.94

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