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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.73, 1,134.69 and 371.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.73, 1,134.69 and 371.98 is: 557.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.73 : 1,134.69 = 371.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.73/1,134.69 = 371.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.73x = 1,134.69 × 371.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.73x = 422,081.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,081.99/756.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.77

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