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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.97, 1,133.91 and 365.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.97, 1,133.91 and 365.79 is: 547.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.97 : 1,133.91 = 365.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.97/1,133.91 = 365.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.97x = 1,133.91 × 365.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.97x = 414,772.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,772.94/756.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.94

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