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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.54, 1,130.40 and 205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.54, 1,130.40 and 205.74 is: 308.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.54 : 1,130.40 = 205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.54/1,130.40 = 205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.54x = 1,130.40 × 205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.54x = 232,568.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,568.50/753.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.63

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