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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.24, 1,135.72 and 209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.24, 1,135.72 and 209.36 is: 314.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.24 : 1,135.72 = 209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.24/1,135.72 = 209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.24x = 1,135.72 × 209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.24x = 237,774.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,774.34/757.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.00

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