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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.80, 1,135.20 and 208.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.80, 1,135.20 and 208.99 is: 313.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.80 : 1,135.20 = 208.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.80/1,135.20 = 208.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.80x = 1,135.20 × 208.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.80x = 237,245.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,245.45/756.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.49

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