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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.61, 1,133.66 and 370.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.61, 1,133.66 and 370.59 is: 556.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.61 : 1,133.66 = 370.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.61/1,133.66 = 370.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.61x = 1,133.66 × 370.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.61x = 420,123.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,123.06/755.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.01

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