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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.97, 1,135.59 and 236.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.97, 1,135.59 and 236.95 is: 355.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.97 : 1,135.59 = 236.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.97/1,135.59 = 236.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.97x = 1,135.59 × 236.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.97x = 269,074.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,074.32/756.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.46

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