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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.90, 1,131.22 and 364.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.90, 1,131.22 and 364.22 is: 546.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.90 : 1,131.22 = 364.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.90/1,131.22 = 364.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.90x = 1,131.22 × 364.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.90x = 412,014.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,014.87/753.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.51

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