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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.48, 1,133.24 and 207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.48, 1,133.24 and 207.66 is: 311.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.48 : 1,133.24 = 207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.48/1,133.24 = 207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.48x = 1,133.24 × 207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.48x = 235,333.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,333.00/755.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.50

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