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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.10, 1,129.34 and 232.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.10, 1,129.34 and 232.98 is: 349.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.10 : 1,129.34 = 232.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.10/1,129.34 = 232.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.10x = 1,129.34 × 232.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.10x = 263,109.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,109.98/753.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.37

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