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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.09, 1,127.52 and 318.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.09, 1,127.52 and 318.94 is: 478.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.09 : 1,127.52 = 318.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.09/1,127.52 = 318.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.09x = 1,127.52 × 318.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.09x = 359,608.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,608.41/752.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.15

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