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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.84, 1,136.80 and 210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.84, 1,136.80 and 210.02 is: 315.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.84 : 1,136.80 = 210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.84/1,136.80 = 210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.84x = 1,136.80 × 210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.84x = 238,750.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,750.74/757.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.04

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