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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.88, 1,135.28 and 243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.88, 1,135.28 and 243.88 is: 365.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.88 : 1,135.28 = 243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.88/1,135.28 = 243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.88x = 1,135.28 × 243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.88x = 276,872.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,872.09/756.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.81

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