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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.99, 1,129.48 and 205.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.99, 1,129.48 and 205.18 is: 307.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.99 : 1,129.48 = 205.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.99/1,129.48 = 205.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.99x = 1,129.48 × 205.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.99x = 231,743.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,743.37/752.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.77

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