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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.32, 1,130.25 and 464.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.32, 1,130.25 and 464.42 is: 696.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.32 : 1,130.25 = 464.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.32/1,130.25 = 464.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.32x = 1,130.25 × 464.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.32x = 524,910.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,910.71/753.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.80

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