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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.48, 1,129.17 and 341.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.48, 1,129.17 and 341.66 is: 512.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.48 : 1,129.17 = 341.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.48/1,129.17 = 341.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.48x = 1,129.17 × 341.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.48x = 385,786.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,786.58/753.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.01

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