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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.52, 1,124.28 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.52, 1,124.28 and 236.52 is: 354.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.52 : 1,124.28 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.52/1,124.28 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.52x = 1,124.28 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.52x = 265,914.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,914.71/749.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.78

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