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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.25, 1,130.43 and 364.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.25, 1,130.43 and 364.17 is: 545.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.25 : 1,130.43 = 364.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.25/1,130.43 = 364.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.25x = 1,130.43 × 364.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.25x = 411,668.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,668.69/754.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.80

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