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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.29, 1,129.93 and 205.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.29, 1,129.93 and 205.47 is: 308.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.29 : 1,129.93 = 205.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.29/1,129.93 = 205.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.29x = 1,129.93 × 205.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.29x = 232,171.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,171.69/753.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.21

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