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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.28, 1,135.82 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.28, 1,135.82 and 209.52 is: 314.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.28 : 1,135.82 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.28/1,135.82 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.28x = 1,135.82 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.28x = 237,977.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,977.53/757.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.25

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