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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.74, 1,128.06 and 340.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.74, 1,128.06 and 340.87 is: 510.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.74 : 1,128.06 = 340.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.74/1,128.06 = 340.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.74x = 1,128.06 × 340.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.74x = 384,521.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,521.81/752.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.83

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