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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.88, 1,135.32 and 366.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.88, 1,135.32 and 366.79 is: 550.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.88 : 1,135.32 = 366.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.88/1,135.32 = 366.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.88x = 1,135.32 × 366.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.88x = 416,424.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,424.02/756.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.19

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