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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.07, 1,133.99 and 208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.07, 1,133.99 and 208.26 is: 312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.07 : 1,133.99 = 208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.07/1,133.99 = 208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.07x = 1,133.99 × 208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.07x = 236,164.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,164.76/756.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.36

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