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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.80, 1,133.70 and 207.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.80, 1,133.70 and 207.99 is: 311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.80 : 1,133.70 = 207.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.80/1,133.70 = 207.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.80x = 1,133.70 × 207.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.80x = 235,791.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,791.55/755.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.98

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