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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.57, 1,130.13 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.57, 1,130.13 and 343.08 is: 514.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.57 : 1,130.13 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.57/1,130.13 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.57x = 1,130.13 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.57x = 387,725.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,725.00/753.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.52

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