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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.32, 1,127.92 and 319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.32, 1,127.92 and 319.20 is: 478.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.32 : 1,127.92 = 319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.32/1,127.92 = 319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.32x = 1,127.92 × 319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.32x = 360,032.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,032.06/752.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.56

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