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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.22, 1,128.36 and 319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.22, 1,128.36 and 319.08 is: 478.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.22 : 1,128.36 = 319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.22/1,128.36 = 319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.22x = 1,128.36 × 319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.22x = 360,037.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,037.11/752.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.63

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