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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.84, 1,135.28 and 209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.84, 1,135.28 and 209.06 is: 313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.84 : 1,135.28 = 209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.84/1,135.28 = 209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.84x = 1,135.28 × 209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.84x = 237,345.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,345.00/756.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.60

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