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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.14, 1,132.17 and 344.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.14, 1,132.17 and 344.07 is: 515.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.14 : 1,132.17 = 344.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.14/1,132.17 = 344.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.14x = 1,132.17 × 344.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.14x = 389,545.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,545.73/755.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.86

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