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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.55, 1,131.77 and 206.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.55, 1,131.77 and 206.69 is: 310.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.55 : 1,131.77 = 206.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.55/1,131.77 = 206.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.55x = 1,131.77 × 206.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.55x = 233,920.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,920.40/754.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.01

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