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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.76, 1,128.48 and 464.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.76, 1,128.48 and 464.32 is: 695.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.76 : 1,128.48 = 464.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.76/1,128.48 = 464.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.76x = 1,128.48 × 464.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.76x = 523,975.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,975.83/753.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.15

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