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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.11, 1,128.06 and 362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.11, 1,128.06 and 362.54 is: 543.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.11 : 1,128.06 = 362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.11/1,128.06 = 362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.11x = 1,128.06 × 362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.11x = 408,961.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,961.23/753.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.03

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