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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.76, 1,126.31 and 360.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.76, 1,126.31 and 360.65 is: 541.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.76 : 1,126.31 = 360.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.76/1,126.31 = 360.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.76x = 1,126.31 × 360.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.76x = 406,204.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,204.71/750.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.06

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