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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.44, 1,127.82 and 365.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.44, 1,127.82 and 365.96 is: 549.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.44 : 1,127.82 = 365.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.44/1,127.82 = 365.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.44x = 1,127.82 × 365.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.44x = 412,737.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,737.01/750.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.99

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