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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.58, 1,129.08 and 464.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.58, 1,129.08 and 464.22 is: 696.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.58 : 1,129.08 = 464.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.58/1,129.08 = 464.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.58x = 1,129.08 × 464.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.58x = 524,141.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,141.52/752.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.46

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