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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.24, 1,134.12 and 208.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.24, 1,134.12 and 208.34 is: 312.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.24 : 1,134.12 = 208.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.24/1,134.12 = 208.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.24x = 1,134.12 × 208.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.24x = 236,282.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,282.56/756.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.44

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