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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.98, 1,133.34 and 345.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.98, 1,133.34 and 345.02 is: 517.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.98 : 1,133.34 = 345.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.98/1,133.34 = 345.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.98x = 1,133.34 × 345.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.98x = 391,024.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,024.97/755.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.24

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