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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.99, 1,131.16 and 343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.99, 1,131.16 and 343.02 is: 514.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.99 : 1,131.16 = 343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.99/1,131.16 = 343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.99x = 1,131.16 × 343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.99x = 388,003.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,003.13/753.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.60

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