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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.05, 1,129.49 and 342.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.05, 1,129.49 and 342.07 is: 513.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.05 : 1,129.49 = 342.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.05/1,129.49 = 342.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.05x = 1,129.49 × 342.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.05x = 386,369.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,369.67/753.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.08

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