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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.21, 1,134.37 and 208.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.21, 1,134.37 and 208.39 is: 312.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.21 : 1,134.37 = 208.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.21/1,134.37 = 208.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.21x = 1,134.37 × 208.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.21x = 236,391.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,391.36/756.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.60

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