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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.79, 1,133.58 and 207.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.79, 1,133.58 and 207.93 is: 311.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.79 : 1,133.58 = 207.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.79/1,133.58 = 207.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.79x = 1,133.58 × 207.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.79x = 235,705.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,705.29/755.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.87

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