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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.70, 1,129.05 and 319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.70, 1,129.05 and 319.80 is: 479.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.70 : 1,129.05 = 319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.70/1,129.05 = 319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.70x = 1,129.05 × 319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.70x = 361,070.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,070.19/752.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.70

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