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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.02, 1,125.99 and 366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.02, 1,125.99 and 366.18 is: 549.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.02 : 1,125.99 = 366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.02/1,125.99 = 366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.02x = 1,125.99 × 366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.02x = 412,315.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,315.02/751.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.01

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