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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.94, 1,135.41 and 209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.94, 1,135.41 and 209.12 is: 313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.94 : 1,135.41 = 209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.94/1,135.41 = 209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.94x = 1,135.41 × 209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.94x = 237,439.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,439.78/756.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.68

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