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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.69, 1,134.94 and 208.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.69, 1,134.94 and 208.84 is: 313.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.69 : 1,134.94 = 208.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.69/1,134.94 = 208.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.69x = 1,134.94 × 208.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.69x = 237,020.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,020.87/756.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.23

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