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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.11, 1,129.71 and 205.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.11, 1,129.71 and 205.29 is: 307.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.11 : 1,129.71 = 205.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.11/1,129.71 = 205.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.11x = 1,129.71 × 205.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.11x = 231,918.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,918.17/753.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.95

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