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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.83, 1,135.11 and 208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.83, 1,135.11 and 208.89 is: 313.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.83 : 1,135.11 = 208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.83/1,135.11 = 208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.83x = 1,135.11 × 208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.83x = 237,113.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,113.13/756.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.30

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