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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.86, 1,130.90 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.86, 1,130.90 and 233.91 is: 350.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.86 : 1,130.90 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.86/1,130.90 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.86x = 1,130.90 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.86x = 264,527.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,527.65/753.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.90

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