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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.04, 1,126.26 and 360.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.04, 1,126.26 and 360.79 is: 541.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.04 : 1,126.26 = 360.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.04/1,126.26 = 360.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.04x = 1,126.26 × 360.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.04x = 406,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,344.25/751.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.05

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