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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.01, 1,134.12 and 345.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.01, 1,134.12 and 345.13 is: 517.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.01 : 1,134.12 = 345.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.01/1,134.12 = 345.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.01x = 1,134.12 × 345.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.01x = 391,418.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,418.84/756.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.74

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