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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.78, 1,136.73 and 210.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.78, 1,136.73 and 210.01 is: 315.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.78 : 1,136.73 = 210.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.78/1,136.73 = 210.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.78x = 1,136.73 × 210.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.78x = 238,724.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,724.67/757.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.03

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