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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.84, 1,127.18 and 361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.84, 1,127.18 and 361.64 is: 542.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.84 : 1,127.18 = 361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.84/1,127.18 = 361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.84x = 1,127.18 × 361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.84x = 407,633.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,633.38/751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.18

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