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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.04, 1,134.02 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.04, 1,134.02 and 243 is: 364.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.04 : 1,134.02 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.04/1,134.02 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.04x = 1,134.02 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.04x = 275,566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,566.86/756.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.49

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