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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.01, 1,127.10 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.01, 1,127.10 and 340.44 is: 510.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.01 : 1,127.10 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.01/1,127.10 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.01x = 1,127.10 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.01x = 383,709.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,709.92/751.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.92

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