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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.50, 1,129.39 and 464.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.50, 1,129.39 and 464.18 is: 696.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.50 : 1,129.39 = 464.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.50/1,129.39 = 464.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.50x = 1,129.39 × 464.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.50x = 524,240.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,240.25/752.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.66

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