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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.67, 1,135.52 and 340.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.67, 1,135.52 and 340.89 is: 510.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.67 : 1,135.52 = 340.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.67/1,135.52 = 340.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.67x = 1,135.52 × 340.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.67x = 387,085.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,085.71/757.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.89

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