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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.72, 1,136.44 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.72, 1,136.44 and 202.44 is: 303.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.72 : 1,136.44 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.72/1,136.44 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.72x = 1,136.44 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.72x = 230,057.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,057.72/757.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.62

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