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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.71, 1,130.63 and 466.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.71, 1,130.63 and 466.97 is: 700.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.71 : 1,130.63 = 466.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.71/1,130.63 = 466.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.71x = 1,130.63 × 466.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.71x = 527,962.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,962.30/753.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.49

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