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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.08, 1,135.65 and 209.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.08, 1,135.65 and 209.27 is: 313.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.08 : 1,135.65 = 209.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.08/1,135.65 = 209.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.08x = 1,135.65 × 209.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.08x = 237,651.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,651.80/757.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.91

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