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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.50, 1,130.24 and 342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.50, 1,130.24 and 342.63 is: 513.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.50 : 1,130.24 = 342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.50/1,130.24 = 342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.50x = 1,130.24 × 342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.50x = 387,254.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,254.13/753.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.94

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