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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.52, 1,124.70 and 461.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.52, 1,124.70 and 461.08 is: 690.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.52 : 1,124.70 = 461.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.52/1,124.70 = 461.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.52x = 1,124.70 × 461.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.52x = 518,576.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,576.68/750.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.96

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