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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.20, 1,135.82 and 346.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.20, 1,135.82 and 346.06 is: 519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.20 : 1,135.82 = 346.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.20/1,135.82 = 346.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.20x = 1,135.82 × 346.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.20x = 393,061.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,061.87/757.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.10

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