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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.75, 1,130.63 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.75, 1,130.63 and 205.88 is: 308.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.75 : 1,130.63 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.75/1,130.63 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.75x = 1,130.63 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.75x = 232,767.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,767.42/753.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.81

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