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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.81, 1,135.17 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.81, 1,135.17 and 208.98 is: 313.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.81 : 1,135.17 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.81/1,135.17 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.81x = 1,135.17 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.81x = 237,227.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,227.83/756.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.46

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