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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.24, 1,133.31 and 344.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.24, 1,133.31 and 344.37 is: 516.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.24 : 1,133.31 = 344.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.24/1,133.31 = 344.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.24x = 1,133.31 × 344.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.24x = 390,277.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,277.96/756.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.08

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