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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.91, 1,136.72 and 209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.91, 1,136.72 and 209.99 is: 314.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.91 : 1,136.72 = 209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.91/1,136.72 = 209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.91x = 1,136.72 × 209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.91x = 238,693.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,693.10/757.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.94

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