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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.91, 1,129.87 and 364.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.91, 1,129.87 and 364.03 is: 545.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.91 : 1,129.87 = 364.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.91/1,129.87 = 364.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.91x = 1,129.87 × 364.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.91x = 411,306.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,306.58/753.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.56

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