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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.80, 1,136.93 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.80, 1,136.93 and 237.78 is: 356.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.80 : 1,136.93 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.80/1,136.93 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.80x = 1,136.93 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.80x = 270,338.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,338.03/757.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.74

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