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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.43, 1,134.65 and 236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.43, 1,134.65 and 236.43 is: 354.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.43 : 1,134.65 = 236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.43/1,134.65 = 236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.43x = 1,134.65 × 236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.43x = 268,264.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,264.12/756.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.65

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