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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.07, 1,129.44 and 205.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.07, 1,129.44 and 205.21 is: 307.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.07 : 1,129.44 = 205.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.07/1,129.44 = 205.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.07x = 1,129.44 × 205.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.07x = 231,772.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,772.38/753.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.77

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