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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.10, 1,132.51 and 207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.10, 1,132.51 and 207.32 is: 310.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.10 : 1,132.51 = 207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.10/1,132.51 = 207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.10x = 1,132.51 × 207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.10x = 234,791.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,791.97/755.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.94

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