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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.21, 1,126.29 and 360.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.21, 1,126.29 and 360.75 is: 540.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.21 : 1,126.29 = 360.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.21/1,126.29 = 360.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.21x = 1,126.29 × 360.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.21x = 406,309.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,309.12/751.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.87

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