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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.55, 1,134.73 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.55, 1,134.73 and 208.68 is: 312.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.55 : 1,134.73 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.55/1,134.73 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.55x = 1,134.73 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.55x = 236,795.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,795.46/756.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.99

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