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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.49, 1,131.91 and 343.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.49, 1,131.91 and 343.52 is: 515.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.49 : 1,131.91 = 343.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.49/1,131.91 = 343.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.49x = 1,131.91 × 343.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.49x = 388,833.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,833.72/754.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.36

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