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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.28, 1,130.21 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.28, 1,130.21 and 364.26 is: 545.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.28 : 1,130.21 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.28/1,130.21 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.28x = 1,130.21 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.28x = 411,688.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,688.47/754.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.81

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