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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.99, 1,134.63 and 340.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.99, 1,134.63 and 340.86 is: 510.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.99 : 1,134.63 = 340.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.99/1,134.63 = 340.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.99x = 1,134.63 × 340.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.99x = 386,749.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,749.98/756.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.91

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