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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.52, 1,131.78 and 206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.52, 1,131.78 and 206.70 is: 310.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.52 : 1,131.78 = 206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.52/1,131.78 = 206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.52x = 1,131.78 × 206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.52x = 233,938.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,938.93/754.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.05

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