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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.45, 1,131.70 and 206.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.45, 1,131.70 and 206.62 is: 309.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.45 : 1,131.70 = 206.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.45/1,131.70 = 206.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.45x = 1,131.70 × 206.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.45x = 233,831.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,831.85/754.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.94

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