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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.60, 1,128.72 and 362.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.60, 1,128.72 and 362.36 is: 543.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.60 : 1,128.72 = 362.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.60/1,128.72 = 362.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.60x = 1,128.72 × 362.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.60x = 408,997.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,997.34/752.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.45

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