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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.32, 1,133.19 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.32, 1,133.19 and 366.50 is: 549.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.32 : 1,133.19 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.32/1,133.19 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.32x = 1,133.19 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.32x = 415,314.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,314.14/756.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.13

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