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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.52, 1,134.64 and 208.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.52, 1,134.64 and 208.57 is: 312.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.52 : 1,134.64 = 208.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.52/1,134.64 = 208.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.52x = 1,134.64 × 208.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.52x = 236,651.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,651.86/756.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.82

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