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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.59, 1,128.27 and 320.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.59, 1,128.27 and 320.05 is: 479.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.59 : 1,128.27 = 320.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.59/1,128.27 = 320.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.59x = 1,128.27 × 320.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.59x = 361,097.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,097.17/752.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.81

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