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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.27, 1,135.81 and 209.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.27, 1,135.81 and 209.49 is: 314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.27 : 1,135.81 = 209.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.27/1,135.81 = 209.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.27x = 1,135.81 × 209.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.27x = 237,940.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,940.84/757.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.21

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