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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.44, 1,128.66 and 204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.44, 1,128.66 and 204.70 is: 307.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.44 : 1,128.66 = 204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.44/1,128.66 = 204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.44x = 1,128.66 × 204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.44x = 231,038.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,038.98/752.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.05

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