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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.90, 1,126.38 and 366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.90, 1,126.38 and 366.14 is: 549.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.90 : 1,126.38 = 366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.90/1,126.38 = 366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.90x = 1,126.38 × 366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.90x = 412,412.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,412.77/750.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.22

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