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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.70, 1,133.60 and 235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.70, 1,133.60 and 235.79 is: 353.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.70 : 1,133.60 = 235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.70/1,133.60 = 235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.70x = 1,133.60 × 235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.70x = 267,295.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,295.32/755.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.71

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