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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.92, 1,134.16 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.92, 1,134.16 and 344.88 is: 517.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.92 : 1,134.16 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.92/1,134.16 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.92x = 1,134.16 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.92x = 391,149.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,149.10/755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.45

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