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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.42, 1,134.79 and 366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.42, 1,134.79 and 366.70 is: 550.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.42 : 1,134.79 = 366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.42/1,134.79 = 366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.42x = 1,134.79 × 366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.42x = 416,127.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,127.49/756.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.13

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