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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.96, 1,121.65 and 460.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.96, 1,121.65 and 460.22 is: 691.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.96 : 1,121.65 = 460.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.96/1,121.65 = 460.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.96x = 1,121.65 × 460.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.96x = 516,199.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,199.00/746.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.07

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