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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.21, 1,130.96 and 343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.21, 1,130.96 and 343.04 is: 514.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.21 : 1,130.96 = 343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.21/1,130.96 = 343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.21x = 1,130.96 × 343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.21x = 387,959.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,959.72/754.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.39

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