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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.12, 1,129.53 and 342.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.12, 1,129.53 and 342.64 is: 513.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.12 : 1,129.53 = 342.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.12/1,129.53 = 342.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.12x = 1,129.53 × 342.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.12x = 387,022.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,022.16/754.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.21

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