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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.92, 1,126.04 and 360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.92, 1,126.04 and 360.86 is: 541.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.92 : 1,126.04 = 360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.92/1,126.04 = 360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.92x = 1,126.04 × 360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.92x = 406,342.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,342.79/750.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.13

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