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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.92, 1,135.19 and 209.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.92, 1,135.19 and 209.07 is: 313.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.92 : 1,135.19 = 209.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.92/1,135.19 = 209.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.92x = 1,135.19 × 209.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.92x = 237,333.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,333.13/756.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.55

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