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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.82, 1,126.50 and 461.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.82, 1,126.50 and 461.92 is: 693.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.82 : 1,126.50 = 461.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.82/1,126.50 = 461.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.82x = 1,126.50 × 461.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.82x = 520,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,352.88/750.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.05

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