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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.91, 1,136.73 and 210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.91, 1,136.73 and 210.08 is: 315.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.91 : 1,136.73 = 210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.91/1,136.73 = 210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.91x = 1,136.73 × 210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.91x = 238,804.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,804.24/757.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.08

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