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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.26, 1,131.56 and 343.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.26, 1,131.56 and 343.46 is: 515.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.26 : 1,131.56 = 343.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.26/1,131.56 = 343.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.26x = 1,131.56 × 343.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.26x = 388,645.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,645.60/754.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.27

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