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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.38, 1,128.15 and 463.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.38, 1,128.15 and 463.94 is: 694.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.38 : 1,128.15 = 463.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.38/1,128.15 = 463.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.38x = 1,128.15 × 463.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.38x = 523,393.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,393.91/753.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.73

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