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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.32, 1,138.84 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.32, 1,138.84 and 204.04 is: 306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.32 : 1,138.84 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.32/1,138.84 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.32x = 1,138.84 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.32x = 232,368.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,368.91/759.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.02

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