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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.98, 1,137.08 and 347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.98, 1,137.08 and 347.22 is: 520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.98 : 1,137.08 = 347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.98/1,137.08 = 347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.98x = 1,137.08 × 347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.98x = 394,815.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,815.18/757.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.88

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