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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.76, 1,132.10 and 206.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.76, 1,132.10 and 206.92 is: 310.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.76 : 1,132.10 = 206.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.76/1,132.10 = 206.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.76x = 1,132.10 × 206.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.76x = 234,254.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,254.13/754.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.37

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