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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.00, 1,126.98 and 340.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.00, 1,126.98 and 340.62 is: 510.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.00 : 1,126.98 = 340.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.00/1,126.98 = 340.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.00x = 1,126.98 × 340.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.00x = 383,871.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,871.93/752.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.47

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