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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.41, 1,133.14 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.41, 1,133.14 and 207.52 is: 311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.41 : 1,133.14 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.41/1,133.14 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.41x = 1,133.14 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.41x = 235,143.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,143.55/755.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.28

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