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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.10, 1,127.81 and 341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.10, 1,127.81 and 341.22 is: 511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.10 : 1,127.81 = 341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.10/1,127.81 = 341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.10x = 1,127.81 × 341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.10x = 384,831.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,831.33/752.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.68

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