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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.91, 1,133.85 and 370.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.91, 1,133.85 and 370.89 is: 556.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.91 : 1,133.85 = 370.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.91/1,133.85 = 370.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.91x = 1,133.85 × 370.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.91x = 420,533.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,533.63/755.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.33

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