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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.14, 1,136.04 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.14, 1,136.04 and 346.32 is: 519.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.14 : 1,136.04 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.14/1,136.04 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.14x = 1,136.04 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.14x = 393,433.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,433.37/757.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.63

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