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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.12, 1,133.16 and 344.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.12, 1,133.16 and 344.82 is: 516.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.12 : 1,133.16 = 344.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.12/1,133.16 = 344.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.12x = 1,133.16 × 344.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.12x = 390,736.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,736.23/756.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.76

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