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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.47, 1,135.33 and 346.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.47, 1,135.33 and 346.65 is: 519.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.47 : 1,135.33 = 346.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.47/1,135.33 = 346.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.47x = 1,135.33 × 346.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.47x = 393,557.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,557.02/757.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.57

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