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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.10, 1,129.31 and 342.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.10, 1,129.31 and 342.22 is: 513.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.10 : 1,129.31 = 342.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.10/1,129.31 = 342.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.10x = 1,129.31 × 342.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.10x = 386,472.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,472.47/753.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.18

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