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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.34, 1,134.61 and 236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.34, 1,134.61 and 236.39 is: 354.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.34 : 1,134.61 = 236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.34/1,134.61 = 236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.34x = 1,134.61 × 236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.34x = 268,204.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,204.19/756.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.61

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