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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.03, 1,128.94 and 460.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.03, 1,128.94 and 460.22 is: 689.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.03 : 1,128.94 = 460.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.03/1,128.94 = 460.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.03x = 1,128.94 × 460.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.03x = 519,553.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,553.97/753.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.95

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