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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.23, 1,130.70 and 343.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.23, 1,130.70 and 343.22 is: 514.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.23 : 1,130.70 = 343.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.23/1,130.70 = 343.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.23x = 1,130.70 × 343.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.23x = 388,078.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,078.85/754.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.54

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