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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.59, 1,134.89 and 236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.59, 1,134.89 and 236.55 is: 354.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.59 : 1,134.89 = 236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.59/1,134.89 = 236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.59x = 1,134.89 × 236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.59x = 268,463.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,463.52/756.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.83

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