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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.98, 1,136.57 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.98, 1,136.57 and 373.23 is: 559.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.98 : 1,136.57 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.98/1,136.57 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.98x = 1,136.57 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.98x = 424,200.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,200.15/757.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.65

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