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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.34, 1,127.82 and 341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.34, 1,127.82 and 341.25 is: 511.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.34 : 1,127.82 = 341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.34/1,127.82 = 341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.34x = 1,127.82 × 341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.34x = 384,865.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,865.76/752.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.56

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