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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.89, 1,127.55 and 464.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.89, 1,127.55 and 464.15 is: 696.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.89 : 1,127.55 = 464.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.89/1,127.55 = 464.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.89x = 1,127.55 × 464.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.89x = 523,356.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,356.89/750.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.98

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