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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.92, 1,136.72 and 210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.92, 1,136.72 and 210.08 is: 315.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.92 : 1,136.72 = 210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.92/1,136.72 = 210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.92x = 1,136.72 × 210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.92x = 238,802.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,802.14/757.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.08

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