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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.95, 1,132.59 and 234.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.95, 1,132.59 and 234.95 is: 352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.95 : 1,132.59 = 234.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.95/1,132.59 = 234.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.95x = 1,132.59 × 234.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.95x = 266,096.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,096.36/754.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.47

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