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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.52, 1,134.78 and 371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.52, 1,134.78 and 371.68 is: 557.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.52 : 1,134.78 = 371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.52/1,134.78 = 371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.52x = 1,134.78 × 371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.52x = 421,775.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,775.03/756.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.52

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