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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.54, 1,133.19 and 207.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.54, 1,133.19 and 207.77 is: 311.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.54 : 1,133.19 = 207.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.54/1,133.19 = 207.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.54x = 1,133.19 × 207.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.54x = 235,437.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,437.22/755.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.61

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