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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.80, 1,132.22 and 343.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.80, 1,132.22 and 343.96 is: 515.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.80 : 1,132.22 = 343.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.80/1,132.22 = 343.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.80x = 1,132.22 × 343.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.80x = 389,438.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,438.39/754.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.95

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