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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.56, 1,130.46 and 342.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.56, 1,130.46 and 342.69 is: 514.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.56 : 1,130.46 = 342.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.56/1,130.46 = 342.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.56x = 1,130.46 × 342.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.56x = 387,397.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,397.34/753.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.09

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