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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.23, 1,132.63 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.23, 1,132.63 and 207.28 is: 310.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.23 : 1,132.63 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.23/1,132.63 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.23x = 1,132.63 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.23x = 234,769.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,769.23/755.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.86

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