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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.05, 1,132.52 and 207.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.05, 1,132.52 and 207.19 is: 310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.05 : 1,132.52 = 207.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.05/1,132.52 = 207.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.05x = 1,132.52 × 207.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.05x = 234,641.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,641.16/755.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.76

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