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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.98, 1,126.93 and 340.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.98, 1,126.93 and 340.15 is: 509.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.98 : 1,126.93 = 340.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.98/1,126.93 = 340.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.98x = 1,126.93 × 340.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.98x = 383,324.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,324.32/751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.75

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