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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.26, 1,132.89 and 365.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.26, 1,132.89 and 365.17 is: 547.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.26 : 1,132.89 = 365.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.26/1,132.89 = 365.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.26x = 1,132.89 × 365.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.26x = 413,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,697.44/755.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.76

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