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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.66, 1,131.98 and 206.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.66, 1,131.98 and 206.84 is: 310.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.66 : 1,131.98 = 206.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.66/1,131.98 = 206.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.66x = 1,131.98 × 206.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.66x = 234,138.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,138.74/754.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.26

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