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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.47, 1,133.93 and 345.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.47, 1,133.93 and 345.90 is: 518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.47 : 1,133.93 = 345.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.47/1,133.93 = 345.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.47x = 1,133.93 × 345.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.47x = 392,231.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,231.50/756.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.50

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