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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.73, 1,128.78 and 313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.73, 1,128.78 and 313.68 is: 470.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.73 : 1,128.78 = 313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.73/1,128.78 = 313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.73x = 1,128.78 × 313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.73x = 354,075.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,075.71/752.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.39

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