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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.60, 1,133.20 and 207.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.60, 1,133.20 and 207.65 is: 311.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.60 : 1,133.20 = 207.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.60/1,133.20 = 207.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.60x = 1,133.20 × 207.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.60x = 235,310.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,310.90/755.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.42

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