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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.97, 1,134.98 and 236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.97, 1,134.98 and 236.82 is: 355.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.97 : 1,134.98 = 236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.97/1,134.98 = 236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.97x = 1,134.98 × 236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.97x = 268,783.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,783.54/756.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.08

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