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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.43, 1,134.51 and 208.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.43, 1,134.51 and 208.48 is: 312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.43 : 1,134.51 = 208.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.43/1,134.51 = 208.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.43x = 1,134.51 × 208.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.43x = 236,518.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,518.55/756.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.68

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