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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.62, 1,128.93 and 319.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.62, 1,128.93 and 319.47 is: 479.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.62 : 1,128.93 = 319.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.62/1,128.93 = 319.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.62x = 1,128.93 × 319.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.62x = 360,657.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,657.67/752.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.21

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