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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.22, 1,128.41 and 204.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.22, 1,128.41 and 204.46 is: 306.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.22 : 1,128.41 = 204.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.22/1,128.41 = 204.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.22x = 1,128.41 × 204.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.22x = 230,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,714.71/752.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.71

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