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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.84, 1,130.49 and 342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.84, 1,130.49 and 342.90 is: 514.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.84 : 1,130.49 = 342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.84/1,130.49 = 342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.84x = 1,130.49 × 342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.84x = 387,645.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,645.02/753.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.23

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