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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.09, 1,127.52 and 319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.09, 1,127.52 and 319.55 is: 479.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.09 : 1,127.52 = 319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.09/1,127.52 = 319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.09x = 1,127.52 × 319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.09x = 360,293.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,293.38/752.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.06

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