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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.74, 1,129.21 and 341.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.74, 1,129.21 and 341.98 is: 513.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.74 : 1,129.21 = 341.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.74/1,129.21 = 341.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.74x = 1,129.21 × 341.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.74x = 386,163.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,163.56/752.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.01

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