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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.08, 1,132.44 and 207.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.08, 1,132.44 and 207.22 is: 310.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.08 : 1,132.44 = 207.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.08/1,132.44 = 207.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.08x = 1,132.44 × 207.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.08x = 234,664.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,664.22/755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.78

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