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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.18, 1,133.46 and 345.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.18, 1,133.46 and 345.06 is: 517.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.18 : 1,133.46 = 345.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.18/1,133.46 = 345.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.18x = 1,133.46 × 345.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.18x = 391,111.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,111.71/756.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.22

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