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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.72, 1,129.04 and 204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.72, 1,129.04 and 204.90 is: 307.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.72 : 1,129.04 = 204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.72/1,129.04 = 204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.72x = 1,129.04 × 204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.72x = 231,340.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,340.30/752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.34

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