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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.36, 1,127.40 and 340.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.36, 1,127.40 and 340.62 is: 511.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.36 : 1,127.40 = 340.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.36/1,127.40 = 340.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.36x = 1,127.40 × 340.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.36x = 384,014.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,014.99/751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.09

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