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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.80, 1,133.63 and 207.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.80, 1,133.63 and 207.93 is: 311.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.80 : 1,133.63 = 207.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.80/1,133.63 = 207.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.80x = 1,133.63 × 207.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.80x = 235,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,719.68/755.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.88

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