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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.91, 1,126.87 and 362.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.91, 1,126.87 and 362.03 is: 542.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.91 : 1,126.87 = 362.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.91/1,126.87 = 362.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.91x = 1,126.87 × 362.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.91x = 407,960.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,960.75/751.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.57

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