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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.46, 1,134.89 and 361.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.46, 1,134.89 and 361.43 is: 542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.46 : 1,134.89 = 361.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.46/1,134.89 = 361.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.46x = 1,134.89 × 361.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.46x = 410,183.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,183.29/756.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.24

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