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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.86, 1,129.02 and 362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.86, 1,129.02 and 362.56 is: 543.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.86 : 1,129.02 = 362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.86/1,129.02 = 362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.86x = 1,129.02 × 362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.86x = 409,337.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,337.49/752.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.71

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