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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.59, 1,130.38 and 205.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.59, 1,130.38 and 205.77 is: 308.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.59 : 1,130.38 = 205.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.59/1,130.38 = 205.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.59x = 1,130.38 × 205.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.59x = 232,598.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,598.29/753.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.65

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