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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.64, 1,135.11 and 345.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.64, 1,135.11 and 345.84 is: 518.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.64 : 1,135.11 = 345.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.64/1,135.11 = 345.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.64x = 1,135.11 × 345.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.64x = 392,563.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,563.48/756.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.82

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