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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.67, 1,130.46 and 205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.67, 1,130.46 and 205.93 is: 308.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.67 : 1,130.46 = 205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.67/1,130.46 = 205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.67x = 1,130.46 × 205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.67x = 232,795.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,795.63/753.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.88

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