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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756, 1,134.16 and 235.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756, 1,134.16 and 235.99 is: 354.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756 : 1,134.16 = 235.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756/1,134.16 = 235.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756x = 1,134.16 × 235.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756x = 267,650.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,650.42/756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.03

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