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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.78, 1,135.23 and 209.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.78, 1,135.23 and 209.01 is: 313.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.78 : 1,135.23 = 209.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.78/1,135.23 = 209.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.78x = 1,135.23 × 209.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.78x = 237,274.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,274.42/756.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.53

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