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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.31, 1,128.74 and 319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.31, 1,128.74 and 319.50 is: 479.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.31 : 1,128.74 = 319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.31/1,128.74 = 319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.31x = 1,128.74 × 319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.31x = 360,630.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,630.83/752.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.36

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