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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.27, 1,127.86 and 341.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.27, 1,127.86 and 341.19 is: 511.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.27 : 1,127.86 = 341.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.27/1,127.86 = 341.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.27x = 1,127.86 × 341.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.27x = 384,813.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,813.70/752.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.54

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