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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.92, 1,133.07 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.92, 1,133.07 and 344.44 is: 516.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.92 : 1,133.07 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.92/1,133.07 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.92x = 1,133.07 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.92x = 390,274.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,274.63/755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.29

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