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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.32, 1,128.42 and 204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.32, 1,128.42 and 204.52 is: 306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.32 : 1,128.42 = 204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.32/1,128.42 = 204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.32x = 1,128.42 × 204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.32x = 230,784.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,784.46/752.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.76

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