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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.70, 1,130.44 and 205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.70, 1,130.44 and 205.93 is: 308.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.70 : 1,130.44 = 205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.70/1,130.44 = 205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.70x = 1,130.44 × 205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.70x = 232,791.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,791.51/753.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.86

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