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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.02, 1,130.85 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.02, 1,130.85 and 342.96 is: 514.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.02 : 1,130.85 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.02/1,130.85 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.02x = 1,130.85 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.02x = 387,836.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,836.32/754.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.36

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