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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.42, 1,131.60 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.42, 1,131.60 and 206.64 is: 309.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.42 : 1,131.60 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.42/1,131.60 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.42x = 1,131.60 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.42x = 233,833.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,833.82/754.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.95

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