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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.59, 1,135.04 and 236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.59, 1,135.04 and 236.66 is: 355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.59 : 1,135.04 = 236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.59/1,135.04 = 236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.59x = 1,135.04 × 236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.59x = 268,611.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,611.71/756.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.03

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