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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.52, 1,127.22 and 340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.52, 1,127.22 and 340.64 is: 510.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.52 : 1,127.22 = 340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.52/1,127.22 = 340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.52x = 1,127.22 × 340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.52x = 383,976.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,976.22/751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.93

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