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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.16, 1,128.52 and 463.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.16, 1,128.52 and 463.80 is: 695.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.16 : 1,128.52 = 463.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.16/1,128.52 = 463.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.16x = 1,128.52 × 463.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.16x = 523,407.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,407.58/752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.87

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