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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.29, 1,127.49 and 362.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.29, 1,127.49 and 362.19 is: 542.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.29 : 1,127.49 = 362.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.29/1,127.49 = 362.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.29x = 1,127.49 × 362.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.29x = 408,360.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,360.87/752.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.82

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