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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.45, 1,136.18 and 209.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.45, 1,136.18 and 209.62 is: 314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.45 : 1,136.18 = 209.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.45/1,136.18 = 209.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.45x = 1,136.18 × 209.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.45x = 238,166.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,166.05/757.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.43

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