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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.17, 1,127.71 and 463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.17, 1,127.71 and 463 is: 694.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.17 : 1,127.71 = 463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.17/1,127.71 = 463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.17x = 1,127.71 × 463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.17x = 522,129.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,129.73/752.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.16

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