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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.34, 1,133.44 and 344.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.34, 1,133.44 and 344.45 is: 516.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.34 : 1,133.44 = 344.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.34/1,133.44 = 344.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.34x = 1,133.44 × 344.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.34x = 390,417.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,417.32/756.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.19

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