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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.69, 1,133.44 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.69, 1,133.44 and 207.84 is: 311.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.69 : 1,133.44 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.69/1,133.44 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.69x = 1,133.44 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.69x = 235,575.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,575.88/755.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.74

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