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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.68, 1,132.02 and 234.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.68, 1,132.02 and 234.68 is: 352.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.68 : 1,132.02 = 234.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.68/1,132.02 = 234.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.68x = 1,132.02 × 234.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.68x = 265,656.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,656.79/754.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.01

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