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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.82, 1,126.68 and 340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.82, 1,126.68 and 340.18 is: 510.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.82 : 1,126.68 = 340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.82/1,126.68 = 340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.82x = 1,126.68 × 340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.82x = 383,274.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,274.00/750.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.47

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