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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.50, 1,128.78 and 204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.50, 1,128.78 and 204.73 is: 307.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.50 : 1,128.78 = 204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.50/1,128.78 = 204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.50x = 1,128.78 × 204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.50x = 231,095.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,095.13/752.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.10

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