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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.11, 1,131.14 and 234.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.11, 1,131.14 and 234.09 is: 351.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.11 : 1,131.14 = 234.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.11/1,131.14 = 234.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.11x = 1,131.14 × 234.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.11x = 264,788.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,788.49/754.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.13

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