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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.97, 1,128.98 and 314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.97, 1,128.98 and 314.52 is: 471.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.97 : 1,128.98 = 314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.97/1,128.98 = 314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.97x = 1,128.98 × 314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.97x = 355,085.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,085.22/752.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.58

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