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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.03, 1,130.13 and 358.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.03, 1,130.13 and 358.93 is: 537.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.03 : 1,130.13 = 358.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.03/1,130.13 = 358.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.03x = 1,130.13 × 358.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.03x = 405,638.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,638.97/754.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.96

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