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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.09, 1,131.03 and 234.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.09, 1,131.03 and 234.45 is: 351.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.09 : 1,131.03 = 234.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.09/1,131.03 = 234.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.09x = 1,131.03 × 234.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.09x = 265,169.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,169.98/754.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.64

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