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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.24, 1,134.23 and 208.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.24, 1,134.23 and 208.29 is: 312.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.24 : 1,134.23 = 208.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.24/1,134.23 = 208.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.24x = 1,134.23 × 208.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.24x = 236,252.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,252.76/756.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.41

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