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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.14, 1,132.65 and 561.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.14, 1,132.65 and 561.36 is: 840.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.14 : 1,132.65 = 561.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.14/1,132.65 = 561.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.14x = 1,132.65 × 561.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.14x = 635,824.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,824.40/756.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.88

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