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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.79, 1,127.68 and 203.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.79, 1,127.68 and 203.98 is: 305.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.79 : 1,127.68 = 203.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.79/1,127.68 = 203.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.79x = 1,127.68 × 203.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.79x = 230,024.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,024.17/751.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.97

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