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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.03, 1,130.78 and 233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.03, 1,130.78 and 233.96 is: 350.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.03 : 1,130.78 = 233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.03/1,130.78 = 233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.03x = 1,130.78 × 233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.03x = 264,560.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,560.70/754.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.86

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