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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.07, 1,129.11 and 341.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.07, 1,129.11 and 341.79 is: 512.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.07 : 1,129.11 = 341.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.07/1,129.11 = 341.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.07x = 1,129.11 × 341.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.07x = 385,925.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,925.40/753.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.47

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