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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.25, 1,131.62 and 458.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.25, 1,131.62 and 458.10 is: 687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.25 : 1,131.62 = 458.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.25/1,131.62 = 458.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.25x = 1,131.62 × 458.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.25x = 518,392.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,392.83/754.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.30

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