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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.19, 1,125.00 and 360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.19, 1,125.00 and 360.08 is: 539.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.19 : 1,125.00 = 360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.19/1,125.00 = 360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.19x = 1,125.00 × 360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.19x = 405,084.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,084.45/750.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.98

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