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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.76, 1,134.72 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.76, 1,134.72 and 372 is: 557.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.76 : 1,134.72 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.76/1,134.72 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.76x = 1,134.72 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.76x = 422,115.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,115.84/757.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.06

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