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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.23, 1,135.89 and 361.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.23, 1,135.89 and 361.77 is: 542.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.23 : 1,135.89 = 361.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.23/1,135.89 = 361.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.23x = 1,135.89 × 361.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.23x = 410,930.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,930.93/757.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.68

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