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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.08, 1,134 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.08, 1,134 and 243.04 is: 364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.08 : 1,134 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.08/1,134 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.08x = 1,134 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.08x = 275,607.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,607.36/756.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.52

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