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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.66, 1,124.95 and 360.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.66, 1,124.95 and 360.51 is: 540.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.66 : 1,124.95 = 360.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.66/1,124.95 = 360.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.66x = 1,124.95 × 360.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.66x = 405,555.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,555.72/750.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.27

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