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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.58, 1,130.06 and 460.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.58, 1,130.06 and 460.96 is: 691.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.58 : 1,130.06 = 460.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.58/1,130.06 = 460.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.58x = 1,130.06 × 460.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.58x = 520,912.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,912.46/753.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.25

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