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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.30, 1,143.48 and 207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.30, 1,143.48 and 207.08 is: 310.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.30 : 1,143.48 = 207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.30/1,143.48 = 207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.30x = 1,143.48 × 207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.30x = 236,791.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,791.84/762.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.63

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