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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.66, 1,134.99 and 209.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.66, 1,134.99 and 209.00 is: 313.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.66 : 1,134.99 = 209.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.66/1,134.99 = 209.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.66x = 1,134.99 × 209.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.66x = 237,208.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,208.97/756.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.50

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