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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.72, 1,129.31 and 319.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.72, 1,129.31 and 319.91 is: 479.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.72 : 1,129.31 = 319.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.72/1,129.31 = 319.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.72x = 1,129.31 × 319.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.72x = 361,274.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,274.55/752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.96

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