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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.28, 1,129.91 and 205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.28, 1,129.91 and 205.52 is: 308.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.28 : 1,129.91 = 205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.28/1,129.91 = 205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.28x = 1,129.91 × 205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.28x = 232,212.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,212.43/753.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.27

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