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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.01, 1,135.40 and 209.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.01, 1,135.40 and 209.07 is: 313.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.01 : 1,135.40 = 209.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.01/1,135.40 = 209.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.01x = 1,135.40 × 209.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.01x = 237,377.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,377.03/757.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.57

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