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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.48, 1,134.26 and 345.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.48, 1,134.26 and 345.22 is: 517.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.48 : 1,134.26 = 345.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.48/1,134.26 = 345.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.48x = 1,134.26 × 345.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.48x = 391,569.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,569.24/756.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.62

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