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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.36, 1,130.74 and 364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.36, 1,130.74 and 364.12 is: 545.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.36 : 1,130.74 = 364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.36/1,130.74 = 364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.36x = 1,130.74 × 364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.36x = 411,725.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,725.05/754.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.79

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