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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.14, 1,129.23 and 362.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.14, 1,129.23 and 362.63 is: 543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.14 : 1,129.23 = 362.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.14/1,129.23 = 362.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.14x = 1,129.23 × 362.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.14x = 409,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,495.50/753.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.72

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