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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.68, 1,135.02 and 208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.68, 1,135.02 and 208.89 is: 313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.68 : 1,135.02 = 208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.68/1,135.02 = 208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.68x = 1,135.02 × 208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.68x = 237,094.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,094.85/756.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.34

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