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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.92, 1,137.08 and 346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.92, 1,137.08 and 346.72 is: 520.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.92 : 1,137.08 = 346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.92/1,137.08 = 346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.92x = 1,137.08 × 346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.92x = 394,248.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,248.38/757.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.17

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