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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.93, 1,129.31 and 205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.93, 1,129.31 and 205.16 is: 307.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.93 : 1,129.31 = 205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.93/1,129.31 = 205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.93x = 1,129.31 × 205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.93x = 231,684.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,684.11/752.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.71

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