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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.87, 1,137.41 and 348.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.87, 1,137.41 and 348.05 is: 521.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.87 : 1,137.41 = 348.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.87/1,137.41 = 348.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.87x = 1,137.41 × 348.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.87x = 395,870.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,870.73/758.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.66

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