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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.79, 1,132.56 and 365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.79, 1,132.56 and 365.12 is: 547.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.79 : 1,132.56 = 365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.79/1,132.56 = 365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.79x = 1,132.56 × 365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.79x = 413,520.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,520.31/754.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.86

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