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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.39, 1,124.07 and 360.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.39, 1,124.07 and 360.75 is: 540.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.39 : 1,124.07 = 360.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.39/1,124.07 = 360.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.39x = 1,124.07 × 360.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.39x = 405,508.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,508.25/750.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.40

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