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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.38, 1,136.04 and 209.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.38, 1,136.04 and 209.62 is: 314.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.38 : 1,136.04 = 209.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.38/1,136.04 = 209.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.38x = 1,136.04 × 209.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.38x = 238,136.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,136.70/757.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.42

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