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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.84, 1,128.68 and 460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.84, 1,128.68 and 460.44 is: 690.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.84 : 1,128.68 = 460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.84/1,128.68 = 460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.84x = 1,128.68 × 460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.84x = 519,689.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,689.42/752.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.31

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