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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.22, 1,126.69 and 340.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.22, 1,126.69 and 340.26 is: 510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.22 : 1,126.69 = 340.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.22/1,126.69 = 340.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.22x = 1,126.69 × 340.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.22x = 383,367.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,367.55/751.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.33

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