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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.72, 1,128.40 and 313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.72, 1,128.40 and 313.28 is: 470.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.72 : 1,128.40 = 313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.72/1,128.40 = 313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.72x = 1,128.40 × 313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.72x = 353,498.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,498.73/751.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.25

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