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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.67, 1,129.59 and 342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.67, 1,129.59 and 342.70 is: 513.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.67 : 1,129.59 = 342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.67/1,129.59 = 342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.67x = 1,129.59 × 342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.67x = 387,110.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,110.49/753.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.63

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