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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.08, 1,125.86 and 360.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.08, 1,125.86 and 360.51 is: 540.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.08 : 1,125.86 = 360.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.08/1,125.86 = 360.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.08x = 1,125.86 × 360.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.08x = 405,883.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,883.79/751.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.40

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