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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.12, 1,130.22 and 342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.12, 1,130.22 and 342.48 is: 513.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.12 : 1,130.22 = 342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.12/1,130.22 = 342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.12x = 1,130.22 × 342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.12x = 387,077.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,077.75/753.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.97

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