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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.42, 1,134.61 and 345.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.42, 1,134.61 and 345.99 is: 518.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.42 : 1,134.61 = 345.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.42/1,134.61 = 345.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.42x = 1,134.61 × 345.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.42x = 392,560.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,560.72/757.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.29

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