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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.17, 1,128.17 and 204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.17, 1,128.17 and 204.40 is: 306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.17 : 1,128.17 = 204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.17/1,128.17 = 204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.17x = 1,128.17 × 204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.17x = 230,597.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,597.95/752.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.58

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