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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.54, 1,126.08 and 462.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.54, 1,126.08 and 462.18 is: 693.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.54 : 1,126.08 = 462.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.54/1,126.08 = 462.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.54x = 1,126.08 × 462.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.54x = 520,451.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,451.65/750.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.44

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