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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.60, 1,135.05 and 236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.60, 1,135.05 and 236.58 is: 354.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.60 : 1,135.05 = 236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.60/1,135.05 = 236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.60x = 1,135.05 × 236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.60x = 268,530.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,530.13/756.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.92

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