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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.77, 1,132.04 and 206.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.77, 1,132.04 and 206.99 is: 310.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.77 : 1,132.04 = 206.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.77/1,132.04 = 206.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.77x = 1,132.04 × 206.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.77x = 234,314.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,314.26/754.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.44

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