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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.58, 1,133.24 and 344.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.58, 1,133.24 and 344.62 is: 516.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.58 : 1,133.24 = 344.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.58/1,133.24 = 344.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.58x = 1,133.24 × 344.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.58x = 390,537.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,537.17/755.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.87

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