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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.09, 1,133.07 and 345.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.09, 1,133.07 and 345.08 is: 517.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.09 : 1,133.07 = 345.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.09/1,133.07 = 345.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.09x = 1,133.07 × 345.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.09x = 390,994.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,994.13/756.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.13

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