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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.53, 1,128.89 and 319.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.53, 1,128.89 and 319.54 is: 479.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.53 : 1,128.89 = 319.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.53/1,128.89 = 319.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.53x = 1,128.89 × 319.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.53x = 360,725.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,725.51/752.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.35

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