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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.88, 1,135.23 and 209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.88, 1,135.23 and 209.14 is: 313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.88 : 1,135.23 = 209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.88/1,135.23 = 209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.88x = 1,135.23 × 209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.88x = 237,422.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,422.00/756.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.69

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