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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.77, 1,130.53 and 205.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.77, 1,130.53 and 205.83 is: 308.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.77 : 1,130.53 = 205.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.77/1,130.53 = 205.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.77x = 1,130.53 × 205.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.77x = 232,696.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,696.18/753.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.71

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