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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.61, 1,126.49 and 340.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.61, 1,126.49 and 340.34 is: 510.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.61 : 1,126.49 = 340.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.61/1,126.49 = 340.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.61x = 1,126.49 × 340.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.61x = 383,382.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,382.27/751.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.08

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