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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.78, 1,133.87 and 366.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.78, 1,133.87 and 366.97 is: 549.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.78 : 1,133.87 = 366.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.78/1,133.87 = 366.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.78x = 1,133.87 × 366.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.78x = 416,090.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,090.60/756.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.82

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