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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.97, 1,127.15 and 361.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.97, 1,127.15 and 361.42 is: 541.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.97 : 1,127.15 = 361.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.97/1,127.15 = 361.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.97x = 1,127.15 × 361.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.97x = 407,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,367.11/751.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.73

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