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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.08, 1,127.07 and 340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.08, 1,127.07 and 340.32 is: 510.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.08 : 1,127.07 = 340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.08/1,127.07 = 340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.08x = 1,127.07 × 340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.08x = 383,564.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,564.46/751.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.68

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