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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.02, 1,135.53 and 209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.02, 1,135.53 and 209.24 is: 313.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.02 : 1,135.53 = 209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.02/1,135.53 = 209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.02x = 1,135.53 × 209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.02x = 237,603.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,603.27/757.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.87

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