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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.50, 1,129.37 and 341.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.50, 1,129.37 and 341.71 is: 512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.50 : 1,129.37 = 341.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.50/1,129.37 = 341.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.50x = 1,129.37 × 341.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.50x = 385,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,912.49/753.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.16

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