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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.76, 1,126.98 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.76, 1,126.98 and 463.32 is: 693.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.76 : 1,126.98 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.76/1,126.98 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.76x = 1,126.98 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.76x = 522,152.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,152.37/752.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.65

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