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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.14, 1,126.70 and 340.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.14, 1,126.70 and 340.00 is: 509.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.14 : 1,126.70 = 340.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.14/1,126.70 = 340.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.14x = 1,126.70 × 340.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.14x = 383,073.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,073.48/751.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.99

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