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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.49, 1,128.73 and 204.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.49, 1,128.73 and 204.67 is: 307.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.49 : 1,128.73 = 204.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.49/1,128.73 = 204.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.49x = 1,128.73 × 204.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.49x = 231,017.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,017.17/752.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.01

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