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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.75, 1,130.49 and 205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.75, 1,130.49 and 205.79 is: 308.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.75 : 1,130.49 = 205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.75/1,130.49 = 205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.75x = 1,130.49 × 205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.75x = 232,637.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,637.88/753.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.64

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