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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.08, 1,128.24 and 319.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.08, 1,128.24 and 319.24 is: 478.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.08 : 1,128.24 = 319.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.08/1,128.24 = 319.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.08x = 1,128.24 × 319.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.08x = 360,179.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,179.34/752.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.91

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