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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.88, 1,127.40 and 463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.88, 1,127.40 and 463.44 is: 693.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.88 : 1,127.40 = 463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.88/1,127.40 = 463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.88x = 1,127.40 × 463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.88x = 522,482.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,482.26/752.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.98

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