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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.01, 1,131.12 and 343.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.01, 1,131.12 and 343.13 is: 514.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.01 : 1,131.12 = 343.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.01/1,131.12 = 343.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.01x = 1,131.12 × 343.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.01x = 388,124.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,124.03/754.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.75

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