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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.13, 1,126.79 and 340.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.13, 1,126.79 and 340.37 is: 510.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.13 : 1,126.79 = 340.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.13/1,126.79 = 340.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.13x = 1,126.79 × 340.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.13x = 383,518.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,518.18/751.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.59

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