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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.02, 1,127.72 and 312.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.02, 1,127.72 and 312.97 is: 469.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.02 : 1,127.72 = 312.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.02/1,127.72 = 312.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.02x = 1,127.72 × 312.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.02x = 352,942.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,942.53/752.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.33

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