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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.34, 1,132.88 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.34, 1,132.88 and 207.56 is: 311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.34 : 1,132.88 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.34/1,132.88 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.34x = 1,132.88 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.34x = 235,140.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,140.57/755.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.30

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