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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.67, 1,134.09 and 345.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.67, 1,134.09 and 345.70 is: 518.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.67 : 1,134.09 = 345.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.67/1,134.09 = 345.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.67x = 1,134.09 × 345.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.67x = 392,054.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,054.91/756.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.13

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