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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.43, 1,133.02 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.43, 1,133.02 and 207.50 is: 311.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.43 : 1,133.02 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.43/1,133.02 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.43x = 1,133.02 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.43x = 235,101.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,101.65/755.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.22

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