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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.79, 1,144.26 and 207.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.79, 1,144.26 and 207.51 is: 311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.79 : 1,144.26 = 207.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.79/1,144.26 = 207.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.79x = 1,144.26 × 207.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.79x = 237,438.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,438.63/762.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.28

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