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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.31, 1,129.69 and 341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.31, 1,129.69 and 341.70 is: 512.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.31 : 1,129.69 = 341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.31/1,129.69 = 341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.31x = 1,129.69 × 341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.31x = 386,015.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,015.07/753.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.43

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