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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.22, 1,135.87 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.22, 1,135.87 and 209.52 is: 314.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.22 : 1,135.87 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.22/1,135.87 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.22x = 1,135.87 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.22x = 237,986.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,986.96/757.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.29

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