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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.14, 1,129.16 and 342.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.14, 1,129.16 and 342.06 is: 512.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.14 : 1,129.16 = 342.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.14/1,129.16 = 342.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.14x = 1,129.16 × 342.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.14x = 386,240.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,240.47/753.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.84

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