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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.82, 1,132.41 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.82, 1,132.41 and 344.08 is: 516.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.82 : 1,132.41 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.82/1,132.41 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.82x = 1,132.41 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.82x = 389,642.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,642.34/754.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.21

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