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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.89, 1,127.77 and 204.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.89, 1,127.77 and 204.06 is: 306.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.89 : 1,127.77 = 204.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.89/1,127.77 = 204.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.89x = 1,127.77 × 204.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.89x = 230,132.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,132.75/751.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.07

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