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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.61, 1,127.08 and 460.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.61, 1,127.08 and 460.24 is: 689.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.61 : 1,127.08 = 460.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.61/1,127.08 = 460.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.61x = 1,127.08 × 460.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.61x = 518,723.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,723.33/752.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.23

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