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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.56, 1,135.03 and 366.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.56, 1,135.03 and 366.75 is: 550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.56 : 1,135.03 = 366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.56/1,135.03 = 366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.56x = 1,135.03 × 366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.56x = 416,266.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,266.58/756.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.21

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