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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.78, 1,130.54 and 205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.78, 1,130.54 and 205.98 is: 308.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.78 : 1,130.54 = 205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.78/1,130.54 = 205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.78x = 1,130.54 × 205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.78x = 232,868.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,868.63/753.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.93

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