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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.69, 1,129.30 and 319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.69, 1,129.30 and 319.88 is: 479.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.69 : 1,129.30 = 319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.69/1,129.30 = 319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.69x = 1,129.30 × 319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.69x = 361,234.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,234.04/752.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.93

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