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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.09, 1,127.89 and 313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.09, 1,127.89 and 313.34 is: 469.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.09 : 1,127.89 = 313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.09/1,127.89 = 313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.09x = 1,127.89 × 313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.09x = 353,407.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,407.80/752.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.90

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