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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.72, 1,132.08 and 206.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.72, 1,132.08 and 206.89 is: 310.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.72 : 1,132.08 = 206.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.72/1,132.08 = 206.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.72x = 1,132.08 × 206.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.72x = 234,212.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,212.43/754.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.33

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