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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.02, 1,129.49 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.02, 1,129.49 and 205.20 is: 307.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.02 : 1,129.49 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.02/1,129.49 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.02x = 1,129.49 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.02x = 231,774.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,774.68/753.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.79

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