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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.32, 1,135.84 and 202.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.32, 1,135.84 and 202.03 is: 303.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.32 : 1,135.84 = 202.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.32/1,135.84 = 202.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.32x = 1,135.84 × 202.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.32x = 229,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,473.76/757.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.01

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