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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.23, 1,128.37 and 204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.23, 1,128.37 and 204.42 is: 306.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.23 : 1,128.37 = 204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.23/1,128.37 = 204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.23x = 1,128.37 × 204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.23x = 230,661.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,661.40/752.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.64

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