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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.74, 1,130.51 and 205.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.74, 1,130.51 and 205.97 is: 308.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.74 : 1,130.51 = 205.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.74/1,130.51 = 205.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.74x = 1,130.51 × 205.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.74x = 232,851.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,851.21/753.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.93

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