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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.83, 1,125.78 and 360.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.83, 1,125.78 and 360.81 is: 541.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.83 : 1,125.78 = 360.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.83/1,125.78 = 360.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.83x = 1,125.78 × 360.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.83x = 406,192.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,192.68/750.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.00

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