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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.72, 1,130.61 and 234.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.72, 1,130.61 and 234.07 is: 351.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.72 : 1,130.61 = 234.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.72/1,130.61 = 234.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.72x = 1,130.61 × 234.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.72x = 264,641.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,641.88/753.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.11

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