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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.12, 1,128.06 and 362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.12, 1,128.06 and 362.52 is: 543.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.12 : 1,128.06 = 362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.12/1,128.06 = 362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.12x = 1,128.06 × 362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.12x = 408,944.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,944.31/753.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.00

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