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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.41, 1,130.02 and 205.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.41, 1,130.02 and 205.63 is: 308.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.41 : 1,130.02 = 205.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.41/1,130.02 = 205.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.41x = 1,130.02 × 205.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.41x = 232,362.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,362.67/753.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.41

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