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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.79, 1,133.56 and 207.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.79, 1,133.56 and 207.96 is: 311.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.79 : 1,133.56 = 207.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.79/1,133.56 = 207.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.79x = 1,133.56 × 207.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.79x = 235,735.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,735.14/755.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.91

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