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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.26, 1,125.90 and 340.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.26, 1,125.90 and 340.59 is: 510.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.26 : 1,125.90 = 340.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.26/1,125.90 = 340.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.26x = 1,125.90 × 340.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.26x = 383,470.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,470.28/751.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.44

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