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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.28, 1,128.51 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.28, 1,128.51 and 319.32 is: 479.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.28 : 1,128.51 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.28/1,128.51 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.28x = 1,128.51 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.28x = 360,355.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,355.81/752.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.02

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