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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.26, 1,132.76 and 207.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.26, 1,132.76 and 207.37 is: 311.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.26 : 1,132.76 = 207.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.26/1,132.76 = 207.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.26x = 1,132.76 × 207.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.26x = 234,899.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,899.40/755.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.02

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