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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.38, 1,128.94 and 461.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.38, 1,128.94 and 461.75 is: 691.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.38 : 1,128.94 = 461.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.38/1,128.94 = 461.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.38x = 1,128.94 × 461.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.38x = 521,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,287.60/754.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.01

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