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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.59, 1,129.23 and 460.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.59, 1,129.23 and 460.39 is: 690.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.59 : 1,129.23 = 460.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.59/1,129.23 = 460.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.59x = 1,129.23 × 460.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.59x = 519,886.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,886.20/752.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.80

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