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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.75, 1,132.15 and 206.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.75, 1,132.15 and 206.93 is: 310.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.75 : 1,132.15 = 206.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.75/1,132.15 = 206.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.75x = 1,132.15 × 206.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.75x = 234,275.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,275.80/754.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.40

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