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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.09, 1,125.24 and 365.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.09, 1,125.24 and 365.25 is: 547.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.09 : 1,125.24 = 365.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.09/1,125.24 = 365.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.09x = 1,125.24 × 365.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.09x = 410,993.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,993.91/750.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.93

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