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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.10, 1,129.54 and 205.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.10, 1,129.54 and 205.33 is: 307.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.10 : 1,129.54 = 205.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.10/1,129.54 = 205.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.10x = 1,129.54 × 205.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.10x = 231,925.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,925.11/753.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.96

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