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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.57, 1,133.22 and 200.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.57, 1,133.22 and 200.28 is: 300.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.57 : 1,133.22 = 200.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.57/1,133.22 = 200.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.57x = 1,133.22 × 200.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.57x = 226,966.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,966.30/755.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.39

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