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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.85, 1,126.19 and 355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.85, 1,126.19 and 355.44 is: 533.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.85 : 1,126.19 = 355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.85/1,126.19 = 355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.85x = 1,126.19 × 355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.85x = 400,287.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,287.34/750.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.11

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