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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.87, 1,124.87 and 458.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.87, 1,124.87 and 458.46 is: 686.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.87 : 1,124.87 = 458.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.87/1,124.87 = 458.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.87x = 1,124.87 × 458.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.87x = 515,705.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,705.61/750.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.81

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