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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.78, 1,130.67 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.78, 1,130.67 and 233.79 is: 350.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.78 : 1,130.67 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.78/1,130.67 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.78x = 1,130.67 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.78x = 264,339.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,339.34/753.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.69

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