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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.59, 1,134.48 and 236.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.59, 1,134.48 and 236.37 is: 354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.59 : 1,134.48 = 236.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.59/1,134.48 = 236.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.59x = 1,134.48 × 236.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.59x = 268,150.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,150.18/756.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.42

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