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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.79, 1,128.66 and 362.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.79, 1,128.66 and 362.77 is: 543.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.79 : 1,128.66 = 362.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.79/1,128.66 = 362.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.79x = 1,128.66 × 362.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.79x = 409,443.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,443.99/752.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.90

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