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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.33, 1,132.83 and 344.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.33, 1,132.83 and 344.85 is: 516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.33 : 1,132.83 = 344.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.33/1,132.83 = 344.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.33x = 1,132.83 × 344.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.33x = 390,656.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,656.43/756.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.52

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