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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.90, 1,133.71 and 207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.90, 1,133.71 and 207.98 is: 311.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.90 : 1,133.71 = 207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.90/1,133.71 = 207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.90x = 1,133.71 × 207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.90x = 235,789.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,789.01/755.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.93

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