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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.61, 1,132.16 and 369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.61, 1,132.16 and 369.59 is: 554.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.61 : 1,132.16 = 369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.61/1,132.16 = 369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.61x = 1,132.16 × 369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.61x = 418,427.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,427.51/754.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.50

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