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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.25, 1,135.75 and 209.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.25, 1,135.75 and 209.29 is: 313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.25 : 1,135.75 = 209.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.25/1,135.75 = 209.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.25x = 1,135.75 × 209.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.25x = 237,694.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,694.39/757.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.89

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