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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.12, 1,133.71 and 235.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.12, 1,133.71 and 235.97 is: 353.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.12 : 1,133.71 = 235.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.12/1,133.71 = 235.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.12x = 1,133.71 × 235.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.12x = 267,527.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,527.25/756.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.81

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