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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.87, 1,133.46 and 345.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.87, 1,133.46 and 345.33 is: 517.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.87 : 1,133.46 = 345.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.87/1,133.46 = 345.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.87x = 1,133.46 × 345.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.87x = 391,417.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,417.74/755.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.84

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