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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.08, 1,128.86 and 362.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.08, 1,128.86 and 362.51 is: 543.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.08 : 1,128.86 = 362.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.08/1,128.86 = 362.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.08x = 1,128.86 × 362.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.08x = 409,223.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,223.04/753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.40

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