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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.06, 1,132.97 and 344.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.06, 1,132.97 and 344.11 is: 516.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.06 : 1,132.97 = 344.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.06/1,132.97 = 344.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.06x = 1,132.97 × 344.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.06x = 389,863.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,863.88/755.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.34

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