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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.66, 1,126.71 and 366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.66, 1,126.71 and 366.18 is: 549.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.66 : 1,126.71 = 366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.66/1,126.71 = 366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.66x = 1,126.71 × 366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.66x = 412,578.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,578.67/750.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.62

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