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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.59, 1,136.37 and 202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.59, 1,136.37 and 202.29 is: 303.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.59 : 1,136.37 = 202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.59/1,136.37 = 202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.59x = 1,136.37 × 202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.59x = 229,880.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,880.21/757.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.44

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