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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.14, 1,133.66 and 345.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.14, 1,133.66 and 345.08 is: 517.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.14 : 1,133.66 = 345.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.14/1,133.66 = 345.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.14x = 1,133.66 × 345.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.14x = 391,203.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,203.39/756.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.37

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