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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.18, 1,134.09 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.18, 1,134.09 and 243.18 is: 364.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.18 : 1,134.09 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.18/1,134.09 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.18x = 1,134.09 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.18x = 275,788.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,788.01/756.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.71

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