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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.98, 1,136.97 and 347.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.98, 1,136.97 and 347.11 is: 520.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.98 : 1,136.97 = 347.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.98/1,136.97 = 347.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.98x = 1,136.97 × 347.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.98x = 394,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,653.66/757.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.67

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