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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.96, 1,129.91 and 320.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.96, 1,129.91 and 320.11 is: 480.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.96 : 1,129.91 = 320.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.96/1,129.91 = 320.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.96x = 1,129.91 × 320.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.96x = 361,693.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,693.47/752.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.37

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