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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.68, 1,129.01 and 204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.68, 1,129.01 and 204.86 is: 307.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.68 : 1,129.01 = 204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.68/1,129.01 = 204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.68x = 1,129.01 × 204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.68x = 231,282.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,282.32/752.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.28

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