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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.46, 1,128.69 and 319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.46, 1,128.69 and 319.52 is: 479.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.46 : 1,128.69 = 319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.46/1,128.69 = 319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.46x = 1,128.69 × 319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.46x = 360,633.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,633.39/752.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.27

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