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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.64, 1,129.32 and 464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.64, 1,129.32 and 464.64 is: 697.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.64 : 1,129.32 = 464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.64/1,129.32 = 464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.64x = 1,129.32 × 464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.64x = 524,727.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,727.24/752.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.18

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