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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.17, 1,135.71 and 209.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.17, 1,135.71 and 209.43 is: 314.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.17 : 1,135.71 = 209.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.17/1,135.71 = 209.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.17x = 1,135.71 × 209.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.17x = 237,851.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,851.75/757.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.13

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