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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.27, 1,130.86 and 343.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.27, 1,130.86 and 343.19 is: 514.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.27 : 1,130.86 = 343.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.27/1,130.86 = 343.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.27x = 1,130.86 × 343.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.27x = 388,099.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,099.84/754.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.54

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