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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.56, 1,126.34 and 340.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.56, 1,126.34 and 340.62 is: 510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.56 : 1,126.34 = 340.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.56/1,126.34 = 340.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.56x = 1,126.34 × 340.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.56x = 383,653.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,653.93/751.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.48

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