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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.61, 1,127.98 and 341.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.61, 1,127.98 and 341.34 is: 511.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.61 : 1,127.98 = 341.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.61/1,127.98 = 341.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.61x = 1,127.98 × 341.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.61x = 385,024.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,024.69/752.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.59

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