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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.85, 1,135.18 and 208.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.85, 1,135.18 and 208.96 is: 313.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.85 : 1,135.18 = 208.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.85/1,135.18 = 208.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.85x = 1,135.18 × 208.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.85x = 237,207.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,207.21/756.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.41

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