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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.26, 1,128.98 and 341.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.26, 1,128.98 and 341.99 is: 512.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.26 : 1,128.98 = 341.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.26/1,128.98 = 341.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.26x = 1,128.98 × 341.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.26x = 386,095.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,095.08/753.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.56

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