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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.17, 1,133.34 and 345.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.17, 1,133.34 and 345.20 is: 517.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.17 : 1,133.34 = 345.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.17/1,133.34 = 345.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.17x = 1,133.34 × 345.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.17x = 391,228.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,228.97/756.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.38

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