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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.19, 1,135.64 and 209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.19, 1,135.64 and 209.25 is: 313.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.19 : 1,135.64 = 209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.19/1,135.64 = 209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.19x = 1,135.64 × 209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.19x = 237,632.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,632.67/757.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.83

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