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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.64, 1,131.99 and 206.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.64, 1,131.99 and 206.75 is: 310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.64 : 1,131.99 = 206.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.64/1,131.99 = 206.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.64x = 1,131.99 × 206.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.64x = 234,035.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,035.78/754.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.13

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