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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.04, 1,130.96 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.04, 1,130.96 and 206.28 is: 309.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.04 : 1,130.96 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.04/1,130.96 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.04x = 1,130.96 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.04x = 233,294.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,294.94/754.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.39

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