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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.79, 1,132.07 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.79, 1,132.07 and 206.96 is: 310.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.79 : 1,132.07 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.79/1,132.07 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.79x = 1,132.07 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.79x = 234,286.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,286.51/754.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.40

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