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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.13, 1,125.62 and 365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.13, 1,125.62 and 365.38 is: 548.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.13 : 1,125.62 = 365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.13/1,125.62 = 365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.13x = 1,125.62 × 365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.13x = 411,271.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,271.58/750.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.27

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