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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.40, 1,133.17 and 207.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.40, 1,133.17 and 207.58 is: 311.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.40 : 1,133.17 = 207.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.40/1,133.17 = 207.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.40x = 1,133.17 × 207.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.40x = 235,226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,226.56/755.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.40

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