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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.26, 1,131.39 and 364.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.26, 1,131.39 and 364.17 is: 546.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.26 : 1,131.39 = 364.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.26/1,131.39 = 364.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.26x = 1,131.39 × 364.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.26x = 412,018.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,018.30/754.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.26

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