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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.22, 1,133.83 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.22, 1,133.83 and 366.12 is: 548.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.22 : 1,133.83 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.22/1,133.83 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.22x = 1,133.83 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.22x = 415,117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,117.84/756.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.94

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