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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.82, 1,137.10 and 347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.82, 1,137.10 and 347.24 is: 521.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.82 : 1,137.10 = 347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.82/1,137.10 = 347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.82x = 1,137.10 × 347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.82x = 394,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,846.60/757.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.03

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