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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.84, 1,125.68 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.84, 1,125.68 and 360.64 is: 540.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.84 : 1,125.68 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.84/1,125.68 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.84x = 1,125.68 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.84x = 405,965.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,965.24/750.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.68

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