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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.37, 1,134.03 and 386.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.37, 1,134.03 and 386.29 is: 579.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.37 : 1,134.03 = 386.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.37/1,134.03 = 386.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.37x = 1,134.03 × 386.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.37x = 438,065.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,065.87/756.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.17

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