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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.49, 1,131.98 and 364.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.49, 1,131.98 and 364.54 is: 546.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.49 : 1,131.98 = 364.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.49/1,131.98 = 364.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.49x = 1,131.98 × 364.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.49x = 412,648.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,648.66/754.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.92

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