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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.96, 1,134.88 and 367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.96, 1,134.88 and 367.04 is: 550.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.96 : 1,134.88 = 367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.96/1,134.88 = 367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.96x = 1,134.88 × 367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.96x = 416,546.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,546.36/756.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.29

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