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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.32, 1,125.34 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.32, 1,125.34 and 365.76 is: 547.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.32 : 1,125.34 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.32/1,125.34 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.32x = 1,125.34 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.32x = 411,604.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,604.36/751.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.84

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