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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.62, 1,125.68 and 462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.62, 1,125.68 and 462.88 is: 695.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.62 : 1,125.68 = 462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.62/1,125.68 = 462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.62x = 1,125.68 × 462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.62x = 521,054.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,054.76/749.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.09

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