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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.47, 1,126.18 and 365.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.47, 1,126.18 and 365.51 is: 548.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.47 : 1,126.18 = 365.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.47/1,126.18 = 365.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.47x = 1,126.18 × 365.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.47x = 411,630.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,630.05/750.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.50

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