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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.29, 1,131.50 and 206.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.29, 1,131.50 and 206.47 is: 309.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.29 : 1,131.50 = 206.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.29/1,131.50 = 206.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.29x = 1,131.50 × 206.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.29x = 233,619.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,619.77/754.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.72

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