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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.78, 1,132.10 and 207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.78, 1,132.10 and 207.02 is: 310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.78 : 1,132.10 = 207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.78/1,132.10 = 207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.78x = 1,132.10 × 207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.78x = 234,367.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,367.34/754.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.51

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