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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.54, 1,143.88 and 207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.54, 1,143.88 and 207.26 is: 310.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.54 : 1,143.88 = 207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.54/1,143.88 = 207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.54x = 1,143.88 × 207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.54x = 237,075.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,075.37/762.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.90

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