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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.73, 1,135.09 and 236.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.73, 1,135.09 and 236.71 is: 355.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.73 : 1,135.09 = 236.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.73/1,135.09 = 236.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.73x = 1,135.09 × 236.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.73x = 268,681.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,681.48/756.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.06

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