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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.80, 1,134.75 and 236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.80, 1,134.75 and 236.66 is: 354.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.80 : 1,134.75 = 236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.80/1,134.75 = 236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.80x = 1,134.75 × 236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.80x = 268,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,549.94/756.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.85

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