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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.11, 1,134.41 and 371.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.11, 1,134.41 and 371.09 is: 556.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.11 : 1,134.41 = 371.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.11/1,134.41 = 371.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.11x = 1,134.41 × 371.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.11x = 420,960.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,960.68/756.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.75

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