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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.14, 1,135.01 and 366.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.14, 1,135.01 and 366.42 is: 550.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.14 : 1,135.01 = 366.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.14/1,135.01 = 366.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.14x = 1,135.01 × 366.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.14x = 415,895.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,895.54/756.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.03

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