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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.36, 1,128.56 and 204.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.36, 1,128.56 and 204.55 is: 306.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.36 : 1,128.56 = 204.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.36/1,128.56 = 204.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.36x = 1,128.56 × 204.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.36x = 230,843.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,843.10/752.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.83

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