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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.81, 1,132.17 and 206.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.81, 1,132.17 and 206.99 is: 310.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.81 : 1,132.17 = 206.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.81/1,132.17 = 206.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.81x = 1,132.17 × 206.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.81x = 234,348.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,348.96/754.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.48

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