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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.73, 1,136.55 and 202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.73, 1,136.55 and 202.40 is: 303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.73 : 1,136.55 = 202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.73/1,136.55 = 202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.73x = 1,136.55 × 202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.73x = 230,037.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,037.72/757.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.59

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