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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.43, 1,135.99 and 209.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.43, 1,135.99 and 209.47 is: 314.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.43 : 1,135.99 = 209.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.43/1,135.99 = 209.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.43x = 1,135.99 × 209.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.43x = 237,955.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,955.83/757.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.16

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