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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.06, 1,133.02 and 344.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.06, 1,133.02 and 344.47 is: 516.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.06 : 1,133.02 = 344.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.06/1,133.02 = 344.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.06x = 1,133.02 × 344.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.06x = 390,291.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,291.40/756.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.22

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