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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.15, 1,134.75 and 339.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.15, 1,134.75 and 339.78 is: 509.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.15 : 1,134.75 = 339.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.15/1,134.75 = 339.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.15x = 1,134.75 × 339.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.15x = 385,565.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,565.36/756.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.91

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