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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.26, 1,130.06 and 342.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.26, 1,130.06 and 342.46 is: 513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.26 : 1,130.06 = 342.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.26/1,130.06 = 342.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.26x = 1,130.06 × 342.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.26x = 387,000.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,000.71/753.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.77

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