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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.14, 1,128.48 and 463.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.14, 1,128.48 and 463.24 is: 695.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.14 : 1,128.48 = 463.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.14/1,128.48 = 463.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.14x = 1,128.48 × 463.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.14x = 522,757.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,757.08/752.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.03

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