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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.85, 1,126.55 and 361.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.85, 1,126.55 and 361.01 is: 541.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.85 : 1,126.55 = 361.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.85/1,126.55 = 361.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.85x = 1,126.55 × 361.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.85x = 406,695.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,695.82/750.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.65

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