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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.45, 1,134.68 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.45, 1,134.68 and 208.62 is: 312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.45 : 1,134.68 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.45/1,134.68 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.45x = 1,134.68 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.45x = 236,715.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,715.54/756.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.93

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