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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.98, 1,129.39 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.98, 1,129.39 and 205.22 is: 307.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.98 : 1,129.39 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.98/1,129.39 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.98x = 1,129.39 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.98x = 231,773.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,773.42/752.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.81

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