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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.15, 1,135.71 and 209.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.15, 1,135.71 and 209.33 is: 313.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.15 : 1,135.71 = 209.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.15/1,135.71 = 209.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.15x = 1,135.71 × 209.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.15x = 237,733.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,733.02/757.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.98

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