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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.66, 1,134.98 and 208.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.66, 1,134.98 and 208.86 is: 313.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.66 : 1,134.98 = 208.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.66/1,134.98 = 208.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.66x = 1,134.98 × 208.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.66x = 237,051.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,051.92/756.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.29

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