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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.73, 1,130.57 and 378.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.73, 1,130.57 and 378.35 is: 566.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.73 : 1,130.57 = 378.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.73/1,130.57 = 378.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.73x = 1,130.57 × 378.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.73x = 427,743.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,743.61/754.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.75

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