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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.76, 1,126.13 and 360.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.76, 1,126.13 and 360.66 is: 540.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.76 : 1,126.13 = 360.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.76/1,126.13 = 360.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.76x = 1,126.13 × 360.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.76x = 406,150.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,150.05/750.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.99

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