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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.90, 1,129.48 and 342.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.90, 1,129.48 and 342.22 is: 513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.90 : 1,129.48 = 342.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.90/1,129.48 = 342.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.90x = 1,129.48 × 342.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.90x = 386,530.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,530.65/752.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.39

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