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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.63, 1,128.94 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.63, 1,128.94 and 204.76 is: 307.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.63 : 1,128.94 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.63/1,128.94 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.63x = 1,128.94 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.63x = 231,162.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,162.65/752.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.14

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