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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.02, 1,134.04 and 208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.02, 1,134.04 and 208.26 is: 312.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.02 : 1,134.04 = 208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.02/1,134.04 = 208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.02x = 1,134.04 × 208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.02x = 236,174.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,174.13/756.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.39

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