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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.27, 1,128.41 and 204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.27, 1,128.41 and 204.51 is: 306.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.27 : 1,128.41 = 204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.27/1,128.41 = 204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.27x = 1,128.41 × 204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.27x = 230,771.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,771.13/752.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.77

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