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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.65, 1,128.98 and 319.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.65, 1,128.98 and 319.75 is: 479.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.65 : 1,128.98 = 319.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.65/1,128.98 = 319.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.65x = 1,128.98 × 319.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.65x = 360,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,991.36/752.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.63

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