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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.43, 1,131.04 and 343.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.43, 1,131.04 and 343.36 is: 514.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.43 : 1,131.04 = 343.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.43/1,131.04 = 343.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.43x = 1,131.04 × 343.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.43x = 388,351.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,351.50/754.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.76

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