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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.62, 1,128.32 and 463.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.62, 1,128.32 and 463.45 is: 694.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.62 : 1,128.32 = 463.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.62/1,128.32 = 463.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.62x = 1,128.32 × 463.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.62x = 522,919.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,919.90/752.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.80

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