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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.84, 1,133.18 and 365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.84, 1,133.18 and 365.64 is: 548.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.84 : 1,133.18 = 365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.84/1,133.18 = 365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.84x = 1,133.18 × 365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.84x = 414,335.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,335.94/755.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.18

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