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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.63, 1,130.31 and 205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.63, 1,130.31 and 205.68 is: 308.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.63 : 1,130.31 = 205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.63/1,130.31 = 205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.63x = 1,130.31 × 205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.63x = 232,480.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,480.04/753.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.48

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