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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.27, 1,134.42 and 208.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.27, 1,134.42 and 208.47 is: 312.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.27 : 1,134.42 = 208.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.27/1,134.42 = 208.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.27x = 1,134.42 × 208.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.27x = 236,492.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,492.54/756.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.71

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