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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.91, 1,126.92 and 361.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.91, 1,126.92 and 361.14 is: 541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.91 : 1,126.92 = 361.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.91/1,126.92 = 361.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.91x = 1,126.92 × 361.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.91x = 406,971.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,971.21/750.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.97

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