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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.72, 1,129.88 and 343.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.72, 1,129.88 and 343.38 is: 514.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.72 : 1,129.88 = 343.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.72/1,129.88 = 343.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.72x = 1,129.88 × 343.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.72x = 387,978.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,978.19/753.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.75

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