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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.79, 1,132.16 and 206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.79, 1,132.16 and 206.98 is: 310.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.79 : 1,132.16 = 206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.79/1,132.16 = 206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.79x = 1,132.16 × 206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.79x = 234,328.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,328.82/754.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.46

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