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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.01, 1,132.34 and 207.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.01, 1,132.34 and 207.25 is: 310.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.01 : 1,132.34 = 207.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.01/1,132.34 = 207.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.01x = 1,132.34 × 207.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.01x = 234,673.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,673.60/755.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.82

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