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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.20, 1,132.86 and 344.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.20, 1,132.86 and 344.35 is: 516.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.20 : 1,132.86 = 344.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.20/1,132.86 = 344.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.20x = 1,132.86 × 344.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.20x = 390,100.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,100.34/755.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.55

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