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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.50, 1,128.76 and 204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.50, 1,128.76 and 204.74 is: 307.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.50 : 1,128.76 = 204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.50/1,128.76 = 204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.50x = 1,128.76 × 204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.50x = 231,100.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,100.40/752.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.11

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