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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.10, 1,129.64 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.10, 1,129.64 and 205.28 is: 307.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.10 : 1,129.64 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.10/1,129.64 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.10x = 1,129.64 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.10x = 231,890.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,890.06/753.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.92

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