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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.10, 1,131.55 and 343.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.10, 1,131.55 and 343.30 is: 515.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.10 : 1,131.55 = 343.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.10/1,131.55 = 343.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.10x = 1,131.55 × 343.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.10x = 388,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,461.12/754.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.13

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