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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.76, 1,128.90 and 319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.76, 1,128.90 and 319.64 is: 479.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.76 : 1,128.90 = 319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.76/1,128.90 = 319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.76x = 1,128.90 × 319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.76x = 360,841.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,841.60/752.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.36

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