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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.43, 1,130.13 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.43, 1,130.13 and 205.60 is: 308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.43 : 1,130.13 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.43/1,130.13 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.43x = 1,130.13 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.43x = 232,354.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,354.73/753.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.40

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