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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.07, 1,128.83 and 362.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.07, 1,128.83 and 362.49 is: 543.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.07 : 1,128.83 = 362.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.07/1,128.83 = 362.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.07x = 1,128.83 × 362.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.07x = 409,186.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,186.91/753.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.36

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