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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.34, 1,133.03 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.34, 1,133.03 and 207.56 is: 311.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.34 : 1,133.03 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.34/1,133.03 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.34x = 1,133.03 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.34x = 235,175.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,175.35/755.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.35

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