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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.82, 1,136.62 and 209.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.82, 1,136.62 and 209.97 is: 314.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.82 : 1,136.62 = 209.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.82/1,136.62 = 209.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.82x = 1,136.62 × 209.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.82x = 238,656.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,656.10/757.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.92

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