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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.07, 1,127.94 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.07, 1,127.94 and 204.21 is: 306.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.07 : 1,127.94 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.07/1,127.94 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.07x = 1,127.94 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.07x = 230,336.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,336.63/752.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.27

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