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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.18, 1,128.30 and 204.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.18, 1,128.30 and 204.41 is: 306.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.18 : 1,128.30 = 204.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.18/1,128.30 = 204.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.18x = 1,128.30 × 204.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.18x = 230,635.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,635.80/752.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.62

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