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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.06, 1,129.64 and 205.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.06, 1,129.64 and 205.23 is: 307.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.06 : 1,129.64 = 205.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.06/1,129.64 = 205.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.06x = 1,129.64 × 205.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.06x = 231,836.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,836.02/753.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.86

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