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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.84, 1,129.32 and 464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.84, 1,129.32 and 464.76 is: 696.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.84 : 1,129.32 = 464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.84/1,129.32 = 464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.84x = 1,129.32 × 464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.84x = 524,862.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,862.76/753.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.25

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