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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.81, 1,130.71 and 342.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.81, 1,130.71 and 342.83 is: 514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.81 : 1,130.71 = 342.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.81/1,130.71 = 342.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.81x = 1,130.71 × 342.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.81x = 387,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,643.92/753.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.25

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