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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.30, 1,128.44 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.30, 1,128.44 and 204.48 is: 306.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.30 : 1,128.44 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.30/1,128.44 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.30x = 1,128.44 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.30x = 230,739.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,739.69/752.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.71

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