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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.58, 1,122.59 and 460.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.58, 1,122.59 and 460.84 is: 692.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.58 : 1,122.59 = 460.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.58/1,122.59 = 460.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.58x = 1,122.59 × 460.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.58x = 517,334.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,334.38/747.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.01

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