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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.41, 1,136.10 and 209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.41, 1,136.10 and 209.60 is: 314.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.41 : 1,136.10 = 209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.41/1,136.10 = 209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.41x = 1,136.10 × 209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.41x = 238,120.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,120.88/757.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.39

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