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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.60, 1,134.70 and 208.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.60, 1,134.70 and 208.65 is: 312.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.60 : 1,134.70 = 208.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.60/1,134.70 = 208.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.60x = 1,134.70 × 208.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.60x = 236,755.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,755.16/756.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.92

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