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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.21, 1,128.32 and 319.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.21, 1,128.32 and 319.09 is: 478.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.21 : 1,128.32 = 319.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.21/1,128.32 = 319.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.21x = 1,128.32 × 319.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.21x = 360,028.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,028.39/752.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.63

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