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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.65, 1,133.58 and 235.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.65, 1,133.58 and 235.69 is: 353.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.65 : 1,133.58 = 235.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.65/1,133.58 = 235.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.65x = 1,133.58 × 235.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.65x = 267,173.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,173.47/755.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.57

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