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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.04, 1,132.55 and 207.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.04, 1,132.55 and 207.21 is: 310.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.04 : 1,132.55 = 207.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.04/1,132.55 = 207.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.04x = 1,132.55 × 207.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.04x = 234,675.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,675.69/755.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.81

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