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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.82, 1,129.24 and 205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.82, 1,129.24 and 205.02 is: 307.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.82 : 1,129.24 = 205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.82/1,129.24 = 205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.82x = 1,129.24 × 205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.82x = 231,516.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,516.78/752.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.53

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