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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.22, 1,132.21 and 344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.22, 1,132.21 and 344.24 is: 516.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.22 : 1,132.21 = 344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.22/1,132.21 = 344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.22x = 1,132.21 × 344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.22x = 389,751.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,751.97/754.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.76

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