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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.07, 1,130.72 and 233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.07, 1,130.72 and 233.94 is: 350.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.07 : 1,130.72 = 233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.07/1,130.72 = 233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.07x = 1,130.72 × 233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.07x = 264,520.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,520.64/754.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.79

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