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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.21, 1,129.29 and 362.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.21, 1,129.29 and 362.75 is: 543.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.21 : 1,129.29 = 362.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.21/1,129.29 = 362.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.21x = 1,129.29 × 362.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.21x = 409,644.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,644.30/753.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.86

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