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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.46, 1,131.38 and 342.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.46, 1,131.38 and 342.82 is: 514.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.46 : 1,131.38 = 342.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.46/1,131.38 = 342.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.46x = 1,131.38 × 342.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.46x = 387,859.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,859.69/754.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.09

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