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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.26, 1,133.71 and 366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.26, 1,133.71 and 366.04 is: 548.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.26 : 1,133.71 = 366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.26/1,133.71 = 366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.26x = 1,133.71 × 366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.26x = 414,979.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,979.46/756.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.73

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