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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.21, 1,132.87 and 207.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.21, 1,132.87 and 207.35 is: 311.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.21 : 1,132.87 = 207.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.21/1,132.87 = 207.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.21x = 1,132.87 × 207.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.21x = 234,900.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,900.59/755.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.04

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