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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.88, 1,132.72 and 370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.88, 1,132.72 and 370.13 is: 555.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.88 : 1,132.72 = 370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.88/1,132.72 = 370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.88x = 1,132.72 × 370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.88x = 419,247.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,247.06/754.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.39

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