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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.50, 1,127.25 and 340.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.50, 1,127.25 and 340.63 is: 510.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.50 : 1,127.25 = 340.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.50/1,127.25 = 340.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.50x = 1,127.25 × 340.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.50x = 383,971.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,971.07/751.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.94

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