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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.93, 1,134.93 and 345.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.93, 1,134.93 and 345.68 is: 518.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.93 : 1,134.93 = 345.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.93/1,134.93 = 345.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.93x = 1,134.93 × 345.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.93x = 392,316.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,316.93/756.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.30

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