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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.72, 1,133.57 and 235.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.72, 1,133.57 and 235.70 is: 353.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.72 : 1,133.57 = 235.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.72/1,133.57 = 235.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.72x = 1,133.57 × 235.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.72x = 267,175.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,175.60/755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.54

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