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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.77, 1,129.17 and 204.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.77, 1,129.17 and 204.95 is: 307.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.77 : 1,129.17 = 204.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.77/1,129.17 = 204.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.77x = 1,129.17 × 204.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.77x = 231,423.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,423.39/752.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.43

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