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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.42, 1,132.94 and 207.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.42, 1,132.94 and 207.57 is: 311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.42 : 1,132.94 = 207.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.42/1,132.94 = 207.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.42x = 1,132.94 × 207.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.42x = 235,163.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,163.32/755.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.30

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