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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.32, 1,137.99 and 342.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.32, 1,137.99 and 342.54 is: 513.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.32 : 1,137.99 = 342.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.32/1,137.99 = 342.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.32x = 1,137.99 × 342.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.32x = 389,807.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,807.09/759.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.37

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