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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.67, 1,132.59 and 344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.67, 1,132.59 and 344.70 is: 516.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.67 : 1,132.59 = 344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.67/1,132.59 = 344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.67x = 1,132.59 × 344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.67x = 390,403.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,403.77/755.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.63

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