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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.49, 1,130.11 and 205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.49, 1,130.11 and 205.71 is: 308.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.49 : 1,130.11 = 205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.49/1,130.11 = 205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.49x = 1,130.11 × 205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.49x = 232,474.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,474.93/753.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.53

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