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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.98, 1,125.63 and 360.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.98, 1,125.63 and 360.43 is: 540.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.98 : 1,125.63 = 360.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.98/1,125.63 = 360.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.98x = 1,125.63 × 360.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.98x = 405,710.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,710.82/750.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.24

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