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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.40, 1,126.56 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.40, 1,126.56 and 361.20 is: 541.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.40 : 1,126.56 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.40/1,126.56 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.40x = 1,126.56 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.40x = 406,913.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,913.47/751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.54

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