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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.75, 1,135.43 and 346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.75, 1,135.43 and 346.08 is: 519.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.75 : 1,135.43 = 346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.75/1,135.43 = 346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.75x = 1,135.43 × 346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.75x = 392,949.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,949.61/756.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.26

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