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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.02, 1,133.26 and 365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.02, 1,133.26 and 365.44 is: 547.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.02 : 1,133.26 = 365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.02/1,133.26 = 365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.02x = 1,133.26 × 365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.02x = 414,138.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,138.53/756.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.79

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