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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.65, 1,135.02 and 208.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.65, 1,135.02 and 208.77 is: 313.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.65 : 1,135.02 = 208.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.65/1,135.02 = 208.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.65x = 1,135.02 × 208.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.65x = 236,958.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,958.13/756.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.17

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