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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.81, 1,135.08 and 208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.81, 1,135.08 and 208.89 is: 313.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.81 : 1,135.08 = 208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.81/1,135.08 = 208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.81x = 1,135.08 × 208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.81x = 237,106.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,106.86/756.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.30

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