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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.66, 1,136.49 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.66, 1,136.49 and 210 is: 315

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.66 : 1,136.49 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.66/1,136.49 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.66x = 1,136.49 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.66x = 238,662.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,662.90/757.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315

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