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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.30, 1,133.94 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.30, 1,133.94 and 344.88 is: 517.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.30 : 1,133.94 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.30/1,133.94 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.30x = 1,133.94 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.30x = 391,073.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,073.23/756.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.09

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