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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.51, 1,134.62 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.51, 1,134.62 and 208.56 is: 312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.51 : 1,134.62 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.51/1,134.62 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.51x = 1,134.62 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.51x = 236,636.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,636.35/756.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.80

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