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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.96, 1,128.66 and 463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.96, 1,128.66 and 463.60 is: 695.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.96 : 1,128.66 = 463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.96/1,128.66 = 463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.96x = 1,128.66 × 463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.96x = 523,246.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,246.78/751.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.84

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