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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.50, 1,127.76 and 319.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.50, 1,127.76 and 319.12 is: 478.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.50 : 1,127.76 = 319.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.50/1,127.76 = 319.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.50x = 1,127.76 × 319.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.50x = 359,890.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,890.77/752.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.26

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