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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.01, 1,128.54 and 319.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.01, 1,128.54 and 319.57 is: 478.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.01 : 1,128.54 = 319.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.01/1,128.54 = 319.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.01x = 1,128.54 × 319.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.01x = 360,647.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,647.53/753.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.94

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