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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.72, 1,129.35 and 342.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.72, 1,129.35 and 342.18 is: 513.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.72 : 1,129.35 = 342.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.72/1,129.35 = 342.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.72x = 1,129.35 × 342.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.72x = 386,440.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,440.98/752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.40

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