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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.64, 1,132.92 and 344.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.64, 1,132.92 and 344.57 is: 516.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.64 : 1,132.92 = 344.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.64/1,132.92 = 344.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.64x = 1,132.92 × 344.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.64x = 390,364.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,364.58/755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.60

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