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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756, 1,134.54 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756, 1,134.54 and 371.52 is: 557.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756 : 1,134.54 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756/1,134.54 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756x = 1,134.54 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756x = 421,504.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,504.30/756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.55

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