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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.11, 1,129.32 and 461.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.11, 1,129.32 and 461.75 is: 691.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.11 : 1,129.32 = 461.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.11/1,129.32 = 461.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.11x = 1,129.32 × 461.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.11x = 521,457.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,457.86/754.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.49

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