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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.11, 1,129.60 and 362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.11, 1,129.60 and 362.96 is: 543.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.11 : 1,129.60 = 362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.11/1,129.60 = 362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.11x = 1,129.60 × 362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.11x = 409,996.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,996.50/754.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.68

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