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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.79, 1,127.71 and 203.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.79, 1,127.71 and 203.97 is: 305.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.79 : 1,127.71 = 203.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.79/1,127.71 = 203.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.79x = 1,127.71 × 203.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.79x = 230,019.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,019.01/751.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.96

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