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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.64, 1,129.23 and 464.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.64, 1,129.23 and 464.28 is: 696.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.64 : 1,129.23 = 464.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.64/1,129.23 = 464.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.64x = 1,129.23 × 464.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.64x = 524,278.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,278.90/752.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.59

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