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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.65, 1,134.27 and 345.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.65, 1,134.27 and 345.38 is: 517.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.65 : 1,134.27 = 345.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.65/1,134.27 = 345.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.65x = 1,134.27 × 345.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.65x = 391,748.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,748.50/756.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.74

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