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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.67, 1,136.31 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.67, 1,136.31 and 209.82 is: 314.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.67 : 1,136.31 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.67/1,136.31 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.67x = 1,136.31 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.67x = 238,420.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,420.56/757.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.68

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