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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.56, 1,133.16 and 207.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.56, 1,133.16 and 207.73 is: 311.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.56 : 1,133.16 = 207.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.56/1,133.16 = 207.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.56x = 1,133.16 × 207.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.56x = 235,391.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,391.33/755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.55

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