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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.32, 1,134.02 and 344.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.32, 1,134.02 and 344.89 is: 517.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.32 : 1,134.02 = 344.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.32/1,134.02 = 344.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.32x = 1,134.02 × 344.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.32x = 391,112.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,112.50/756.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.13

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