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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.72, 1,130.58 and 205.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.72, 1,130.58 and 205.89 is: 308.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.72 : 1,130.58 = 205.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.72/1,130.58 = 205.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.72x = 1,130.58 × 205.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.72x = 232,775.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,775.12/753.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.84

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