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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.69, 1,135.16 and 236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.69, 1,135.16 and 236.60 is: 354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.69 : 1,135.16 = 236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.69/1,135.16 = 236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.69x = 1,135.16 × 236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.69x = 268,578.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,578.86/756.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.94

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