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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.45, 1,131.51 and 343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.45, 1,131.51 and 343.32 is: 514.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.45 : 1,131.51 = 343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.45/1,131.51 = 343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.45x = 1,131.51 × 343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.45x = 388,470.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,470.01/754.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.90

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