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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.57, 1,130.20 and 205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.57, 1,130.20 and 205.62 is: 308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.57 : 1,130.20 = 205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.57/1,130.20 = 205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.57x = 1,130.20 × 205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.57x = 232,385.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,385.56/753.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.38

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