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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.99, 1,135.66 and 346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.99, 1,135.66 and 346.02 is: 519.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.99 : 1,135.66 = 346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.99/1,135.66 = 346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.99x = 1,135.66 × 346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.99x = 392,961.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,961.07/756.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.11

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