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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.90, 1,126.66 and 361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.90, 1,126.66 and 361.10 is: 541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.90 : 1,126.66 = 361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.90/1,126.66 = 361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.90x = 1,126.66 × 361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.90x = 406,836.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,836.93/750.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.80

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