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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.54, 1,127.58 and 463.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.54, 1,127.58 and 463.18 is: 694.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.54 : 1,127.58 = 463.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.54/1,127.58 = 463.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.54x = 1,127.58 × 463.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.54x = 522,272.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,272.50/751.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.94

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