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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.63, 1,128.93 and 204.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.63, 1,128.93 and 204.81 is: 307.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.63 : 1,128.93 = 204.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.63/1,128.93 = 204.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.63x = 1,128.93 × 204.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.63x = 231,212.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,212.30/752.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.21

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