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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.78, 1,137.14 and 347.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.78, 1,137.14 and 347.11 is: 520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.78 : 1,137.14 = 347.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.78/1,137.14 = 347.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.78x = 1,137.14 × 347.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.78x = 394,712.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,712.67/757.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.88

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