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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.75, 1,130.65 and 205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.75, 1,130.65 and 205.93 is: 308.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.75 : 1,130.65 = 205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.75/1,130.65 = 205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.75x = 1,130.65 × 205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.75x = 232,829.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,829.87/753.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.90

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