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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.83, 1,126.31 and 340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.83, 1,126.31 and 340.16 is: 510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.83 : 1,126.31 = 340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.83/1,126.31 = 340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.83x = 1,126.31 × 340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.83x = 383,118.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,118.28/750.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.26

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