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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.78, 1,127.06 and 341.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.78, 1,127.06 and 341.11 is: 511.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.78 : 1,127.06 = 341.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.78/1,127.06 = 341.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.78x = 1,127.06 × 341.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.78x = 384,444.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,444.10/751.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.38

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