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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.63, 1,135.13 and 346.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.63, 1,135.13 and 346.05 is: 519.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.63 : 1,135.13 = 346.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.63/1,135.13 = 346.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.63x = 1,135.13 × 346.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.63x = 392,810.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,810.01/756.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.16

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