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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.98, 1,147.52 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.98, 1,147.52 and 209.79 is: 314.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.98 : 1,147.52 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.98/1,147.52 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.98x = 1,147.52 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.98x = 240,738.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,738.75/764.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.70

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