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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.84, 1,138.49 and 342.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.84, 1,138.49 and 342.50 is: 513.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.84 : 1,138.49 = 342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.84/1,138.49 = 342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.84x = 1,138.49 × 342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.84x = 389,926.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,926.70/758.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.85

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