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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.05, 1,126.83 and 462.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.05, 1,126.83 and 462.69 is: 694.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.05 : 1,126.83 = 462.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.05/1,126.83 = 462.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.05x = 1,126.83 × 462.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.05x = 521,372.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,372.97/751.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.19

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