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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.84, 1,136.62 and 210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.84, 1,136.62 and 210.10 is: 315.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.84 : 1,136.62 = 210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.84/1,136.62 = 210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.84x = 1,136.62 × 210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.84x = 238,803.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,803.86/757.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.11

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