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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.47, 1,134.81 and 345.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.47, 1,134.81 and 345.74 is: 518.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.47 : 1,134.81 = 345.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.47/1,134.81 = 345.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.47x = 1,134.81 × 345.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.47x = 392,343.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,343.54/756.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.65

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