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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.97, 1,136.91 and 367.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.97, 1,136.91 and 367.79 is: 550.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.97 : 1,136.91 = 367.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.97/1,136.91 = 367.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.97x = 1,136.91 × 367.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.97x = 418,144.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,144.13/758.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.94

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