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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.56, 1,136.16 and 209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.56, 1,136.16 and 209.73 is: 314.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.56 : 1,136.16 = 209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.56/1,136.16 = 209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.56x = 1,136.16 × 209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.56x = 238,286.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,286.84/757.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.55

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