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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.71, 1,135.02 and 208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.71, 1,135.02 and 208.91 is: 313.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.71 : 1,135.02 = 208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.71/1,135.02 = 208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.71x = 1,135.02 × 208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.71x = 237,111.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,111.35/756.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.35

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