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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.98, 1,135.55 and 236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.98, 1,135.55 and 236.89 is: 355.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.98 : 1,135.55 = 236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.98/1,135.55 = 236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.98x = 1,135.55 × 236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.98x = 269,000.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,000.44/756.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.36

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