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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.50, 1,136.06 and 209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.50, 1,136.06 and 209.70 is: 314.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.50 : 1,136.06 = 209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.50/1,136.06 = 209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.50x = 1,136.06 × 209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.50x = 238,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,231.78/757.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.50

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