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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.14, 1,124.49 and 365.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.14, 1,124.49 and 365.18 is: 547.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.14 : 1,124.49 = 365.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.14/1,124.49 = 365.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.14x = 1,124.49 × 365.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.14x = 410,641.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,641.26/750.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.42

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