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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.73, 1,129.19 and 460.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.73, 1,129.19 and 460.10 is: 690.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.73 : 1,129.19 = 460.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.73/1,129.19 = 460.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.73x = 1,129.19 × 460.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.73x = 519,532.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,532.37/752.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.20

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