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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.26, 1,134.08 and 345.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.26, 1,134.08 and 345.68 is: 518.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.26 : 1,134.08 = 345.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.26/1,134.08 = 345.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.26x = 1,134.08 × 345.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.26x = 392,028.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,028.77/756.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.38

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