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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.63, 1,131.19 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.63, 1,131.19 and 364.52 is: 546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.63 : 1,131.19 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.63/1,131.19 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.63x = 1,131.19 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.63x = 412,343.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,343.30/754.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.42

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