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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.25, 1,125.96 and 340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.25, 1,125.96 and 340.28 is: 510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.25 : 1,125.96 = 340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.25/1,125.96 = 340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.25x = 1,125.96 × 340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.25x = 383,141.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,141.67/751.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.01

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