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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.52, 1,128.86 and 204.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.52, 1,128.86 and 204.71 is: 307.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.52 : 1,128.86 = 204.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.52/1,128.86 = 204.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.52x = 1,128.86 × 204.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.52x = 231,088.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,088.93/752.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.09

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