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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758, 1,137.82 and 374.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758, 1,137.82 and 374.06 is: 561.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758 : 1,137.82 = 374.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758/1,137.82 = 374.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758x = 1,137.82 × 374.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758x = 425,612.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,612.95/758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.49

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