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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.04, 1,129.62 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.04, 1,129.62 and 205.22 is: 307.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.04 : 1,129.62 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.04/1,129.62 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.04x = 1,129.62 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.04x = 231,820.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,820.62/753.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.85

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