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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.44, 1,134.10 and 360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.44, 1,134.10 and 360.96 is: 541.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.44 : 1,134.10 = 360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.44/1,134.10 = 360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.44x = 1,134.10 × 360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.44x = 409,360.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,360.93/756.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.17

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