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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.27, 1,131.79 and 359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.27, 1,131.79 and 359.40 is: 539.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.27 : 1,131.79 = 359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.27/1,131.79 = 359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.27x = 1,131.79 × 359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.27x = 406,758.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,758.77/754.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.28

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