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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.76, 1,136.23 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.76, 1,136.23 and 237.54 is: 356.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.76 : 1,136.23 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.76/1,136.23 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.76x = 1,136.23 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.76x = 269,900.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,900.07/757.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.18

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