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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.92, 1,131.57 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.92, 1,131.57 and 343.44 is: 514.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.92 : 1,131.57 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.92/1,131.57 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.92x = 1,131.57 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.92x = 388,626.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,626.40/754.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.79

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