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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.32, 1,128.58 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.32, 1,128.58 and 204.50 is: 306.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.32 : 1,128.58 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.32/1,128.58 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.32x = 1,128.58 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.32x = 230,794.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,794.61/752.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.78

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