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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.04, 1,130.52 and 342.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.04, 1,130.52 and 342.92 is: 514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.04 : 1,130.52 = 342.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.04/1,130.52 = 342.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.04x = 1,130.52 × 342.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.04x = 387,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,677.92/754.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.13

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