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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.20, 1,127.04 and 460.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.20, 1,127.04 and 460.88 is: 689.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.20 : 1,127.04 = 460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.20/1,127.04 = 460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.20x = 1,127.04 × 460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.20x = 519,430.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,430.20/753.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.63

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