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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.68, 1,130.50 and 378.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.68, 1,130.50 and 378.30 is: 566.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.68 : 1,130.50 = 378.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.68/1,130.50 = 378.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.68x = 1,130.50 × 378.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.68x = 427,668.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,668.15/754.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.69

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