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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.02, 1,133.78 and 235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.02, 1,133.78 and 235.96 is: 353.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.02 : 1,133.78 = 235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.02/1,133.78 = 235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.02x = 1,133.78 × 235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.02x = 267,526.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,526.73/756.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.86

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