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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.92, 1,137.80 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.92, 1,137.80 and 347.16 is: 521.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.92 : 1,137.80 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.92/1,137.80 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.92x = 1,137.80 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.92x = 394,998.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,998.65/757.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.16

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