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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756, 1,134.81 and 372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756, 1,134.81 and 372.06 is: 558.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756 : 1,134.81 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756/1,134.81 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756x = 1,134.81 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756x = 422,217.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,217.41/756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.49

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