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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.78, 1,129.26 and 319.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.78, 1,129.26 and 319.79 is: 479.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.78 : 1,129.26 = 319.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.78/1,129.26 = 319.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.78x = 1,129.26 × 319.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.78x = 361,126.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,126.06/752.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.72

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