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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.69, 1,136.44 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.69, 1,136.44 and 209.84 is: 314.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.69 : 1,136.44 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.69/1,136.44 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.69x = 1,136.44 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.69x = 238,470.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,470.57/757.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.73

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