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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.89, 1,133.29 and 344.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.89, 1,133.29 and 344.82 is: 516.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.89 : 1,133.29 = 344.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.89/1,133.29 = 344.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.89x = 1,133.29 × 344.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.89x = 390,781.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,781.06/755.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.98

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