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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.86, 1,130.85 and 206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.86, 1,130.85 and 206.04 is: 309.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.86 : 1,130.85 = 206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.86/1,130.85 = 206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.86x = 1,130.85 × 206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.86x = 233,000.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,000.33/753.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.08

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