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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.16, 1,125.52 and 461.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.16, 1,125.52 and 461.80 is: 692.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.16 : 1,125.52 = 461.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.16/1,125.52 = 461.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.16x = 1,125.52 × 461.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.16x = 519,765.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,765.14/750.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.87

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