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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.03, 1,135.55 and 209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.03, 1,135.55 and 209.20 is: 313.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.03 : 1,135.55 = 209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.03/1,135.55 = 209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.03x = 1,135.55 × 209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.03x = 237,557.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,557.06/757.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.80

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