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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.03, 1,126.61 and 361.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.03, 1,126.61 and 361.21 is: 541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.03 : 1,126.61 = 361.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.03/1,126.61 = 361.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.03x = 1,126.61 × 361.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.03x = 406,942.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,942.80/751.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.85

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