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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.66, 1,130.94 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.66, 1,130.94 and 364.50 is: 546.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.66 : 1,130.94 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.66/1,130.94 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.66x = 1,130.94 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.66x = 412,227.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,227.63/754.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.24

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