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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.40, 1,125.98 and 463.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.40, 1,125.98 and 463.08 is: 693.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.40 : 1,125.98 = 463.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.40/1,125.98 = 463.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.40x = 1,125.98 × 463.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.40x = 521,418.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,418.82/751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.93

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