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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.75, 1,131.44 and 343.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.75, 1,131.44 and 343.22 is: 515.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.75 : 1,131.44 = 343.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.75/1,131.44 = 343.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.75x = 1,131.44 × 343.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.75x = 388,325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,325.46/753.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.19

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