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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.04, 1,135.62 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.04, 1,135.62 and 209.22 is: 313.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.04 : 1,135.62 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.04/1,135.62 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.04x = 1,135.62 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.04x = 237,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,594.42/757.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.85

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