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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.19, 1,126.22 and 355.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.19, 1,126.22 and 355.67 is: 533.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.19 : 1,126.22 = 355.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.19/1,126.22 = 355.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.19x = 1,126.22 × 355.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.19x = 400,566.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,566.37/751.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.24

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