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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.26, 1,134.39 and 208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.26, 1,134.39 and 208.52 is: 312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.26 : 1,134.39 = 208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.26/1,134.39 = 208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.26x = 1,134.39 × 208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.26x = 236,543.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,543.00/756.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.78

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