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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.84, 1,135.86 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.84, 1,135.86 and 346.60 is: 519.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.84 : 1,135.86 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.84/1,135.86 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.84x = 1,135.86 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.84x = 393,689.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,689.08/757.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.49

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