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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.70, 1,132.32 and 343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.70, 1,132.32 and 343.54 is: 515.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.70 : 1,132.32 = 343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.70/1,132.32 = 343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.70x = 1,132.32 × 343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.70x = 388,997.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,997.21/754.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.43

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